Kiss My Apron's Homemade Chili

My go to chili recipe! Usually served over white rice, or it goes great by itself (with fritos too - yum)!

Serves: 6-10
Cook time: 1 hour

Ingredients

2 tbs olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
4-5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 lb ground beef
1/8 cup jarred jalapeños, chopped
2 tbs jalapeño juice
1/4 cup carrots, chopped
1/2 tbs ground cumin
1/2 tbs chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp red pepper flakes
salt & pepper, to taste
1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
1 15 oz can white beans
1 15 oz can pink beans
1/2 cup beef broth
Toppings: Cheese, Sour cream, Jalapeños, Fritos, Bacon, Scallions - the possibilities are endless!

Directions

1. In a large, heavy bottom pot, heat oil on medium heat. Cook onions and garlic until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Add beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

2. Add jalapeños, jalapeño juice, carrots, and seasonings. Stir until throughly mixed.

3. Add crushed tomatoes, beans and broth. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes. Lower heat and simmer chili for about 50 minutes, covered, until thickened.

4. Serve hot by itself or over white rice, and finish with your choice of toppings!