Chili - 7 Pepper Spices

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 onion, large chopped
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1/2 cup red kidney beans
• 1/2 cup pinto beans
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ancho chili, ground
• 1 teaspoon dried guajillo chilies, ground
• 1 teaspoon dried new mexico chile, ground
• 1/2-1 teaspoon dried chipotle chile, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 1 teaspoon cilantro, ground
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon oregano (optional)
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup water or 1/4 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 soak the beans in plenty of water over night then boil for 30 minutes in a stainless steel pot start to heat oil and fry the ground beef.
• 2 when beef starts to lose its pink add the garlic and onions and fry while stirring for 3 minutes.
• 3 add the rest of the veggies and stir while frying for three minutes.
• 4 add all the herbs and ground chilies, salt, black pepper, cilantro and stir for 5 minutes constantly.
• 5 add the tomato, tomato past, and broth and let boil for 30-45 minutes on medium heat stirring regularly.
• 6 once the boiling is done ladle into bow; top with cheddar cheese.