Diamond R Chili

Diamond R Chili

Ingredients:

• 1lbs Diamond R Ground Beef
• 1T good olive oil
• 1 small onion
• 1T minced garlic (or 1t garlic powder)
• 1 quart tomato juice
• 1 can red chili beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can of Rotel
• 4T chili powder
• 1/4t cumin
• 1t oregano
• 1t paprika
• 2t salt
• 2t ground black pepper
• Red Pepper flakes to taste

Garnish:

• Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• Jalapenos
• Crackers
• Sour Cream
  
  

Directions:

1. Sauté the aromatics:

• • Add olive oil to a pan and heat over medium heat.
  • Sauté the onions until they are browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

2. Brown the beef:

• • Add the ground beef to the pan and brown it, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Once the beef is fully cooked, you may drain the excess fat (though it may not be necessary if you're using Diamond R Beef!!).

3. Prepare the chili base:

• • In a sauce pot or Dutch oven, add the tomato juice, Rotel (you can pulse the Rotel in a food processor if you prefer a smoother chili without tomato chunks), and rinsed beans. Stir well to combine.
  • While the tomato mixture heats, stir in all the spices. Note that the chili powder will add flavor but not much heat. If you prefer a spicier chili, gradually add red pepper flakes to taste.

4. Simmer the chili:

• • Once the tomato mixture comes to a simmer, add the browned ground beef mixture and stir to combine.
  • Lower the heat and cook the chili on low for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Slow cooker option:

• • Alternatively, you can transfer the simmered chili to a crock pot and cook on low for up to 3 hours for deeper flavor.
    

Grab a bowl, fill er up and top with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!

If you have any questions or pics to share reach out!