My Chili

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INGREDIENTS

oil - about 2 TBS
1 chopped onion
1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 TBS chili powder
2 tsp cumin
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2 cans diced tomatoes
1 can kidney beans - a good sized can, not the small one
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup corn
1 cup beef broth or use beef bouillon mixed with hot water
1/2 can tomato paste
1 TBS brown sugar



Heat a bit of oil in big frying pan. Add onions. Sautee until onions are glossy. Add beef and brown - crumbling into small pieces with your wooden spoon. Spoon off any fat. Add spices and stir.
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Transfer mixture into soup pot.
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Add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer until warmed through. Taste. Adjust seasonings to your own preference.
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I like to serve this chili with sour cream and shredded cheese, plus basmati rice on the side and cornbread with honey.
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If you have any left over green or red pepper - saute them in with the onions/meat. You can also use pinto beans if you don't have kidney beans.
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I use medium salsa because I don't like my chili spicy, but I am sure the hot salsa would be good too!