Simple, Perfect Chili Recipe

Name: Simple, Perfect Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; One 8-ounce can tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup masa harina; One 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; One 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed; Shredded Cheddar, for serving; Chopped onions, for serving; Tortilla chips, for serving; Lime wedges, for serving

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 cloves garlic, chopped
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup masa harina
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Shredded Cheddar, for serving
Chopped onions, for serving
Tortilla chips, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

PREP TIME 30m	COOK TIME 1h10m	TOTAL TIME 1h40m
YIELD 6 to 8 servings

Instructions

Place the ground beef in a large pot and throw in the garlic. Cook over medium heat until browned. Drain off the excess fat, and then pour in the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne. Stir together well, cover, and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If the mixture becomes overly dry, add 1/2 cup water at a time as needed.
After an hour, place the masa harina in a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup water and stir together with a fork. Dump the masa mixture into the chili. Stir together well, and then taste and adjust the seasonings. Add more masa paste and/or water to get the chili to your preferred consistency, or to add more corn flavor. Add the beans and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with shredded Cheddar, chopped onions, tortilla chips and lime wedges.

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