2 tbsp. | olive oil |
1 | white onion, diced |
1 | green bell pepper, diced |
1½ tbsp. | kosher salt |
2 tbsp. | garlic, minced |
6 oz. can | tomato paste |
2 lbs. | ground round, 85% lean |
2 tbsp. | chili powder |
1 tsp. | paprika |
1 tsp. | garlic powder |
1 tsp. | onion powder |
1 tsp. | ground cumin |
14 oz. can | fire-roasted tomatoes |
28 oz. can | crushed tomatoes |
14 oz. can | chili beans |
14 oz. can | kidney beans, drained |
To taste | Borden® Cheese Sharp White Cheddar Shreds |
To taste | oyster or saltine crackers |
To taste | green onion, thinly sliced |
1 |
HEAT
a large cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the oil, followed by onion and bell pepper. Sprinkle with ½ _teaspoon of the kosher salt, stir to coat and cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
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2 |
ADD
garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato paste, stirring to combine.
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3 |
ADD
ground round, remaining kosher salt, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and cumin. Stir well to combine. Cook until beef is browned, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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4 |
ADD
both cans of tomatoes and chili beans. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
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5 |
STIR
in kidney beans. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
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6 |
SERVE
with Borden Sharp White Cheddar shreds oyster crackers and thinly sliced green onions.
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