Miranda Lambert's Famous Chili

Miranda Lambert's Famous Chili

from 12tomatoes.com
Dinner
240 min

A basic go-to chili that never disappoints.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbsground beef
  • 1 lbground chuck
  • 2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
  • 1yellow onion, chopped
  • 1white onion, chopped
  • 1jalapeno, diced
  • 1can diced tomatoes
  • 1can diced tomatoes with green chiles (like rotel)
  • 1 ½ teaspoonshot pepper sauce (like tabasco)
  • ¼ cupchili powder
  • 2 teaspoonsground cumin
  • 2 teaspoonsgarlic powder
  • 1 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 2 ½ teaspoonsfreshly ground black pepper
  • 1can pinto beans, undrained (optional)
  • cheese
  • onions
  • sour cream
  • cilantro
  • fritos

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet, working in batches if needed, cook the ground meat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks, 5-7 minutes. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add onions and jalapeno, and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Add browned meat, the tomatoes, hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer 3 hours.

  4. 4

    Add beans, if using, and simmer on low for 1 hour more.

  5. 5

    Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with desired toppings.