Tried a new Chili recipe

 I saw this recipe in the Kansas City Star and wanted to try it.  When I was making it,  I used half a bottle of beer instead of half a cup of water and added two teaspoons of cocoa powder.  After it was done, I added 1 1/2 teaspoons of cumin and a cup of salsa.

The Office Chili KC, Star Nov 2022

1 T. veg oil

1 med. yellow onion  (8 oz), chopped

1 lar. bell pepper (7 oz)  seeded and chopped

2 cl. garlic, chopped

2 lbs. Lean ground beef (90 % or +)

One ( six oz) can no salt added tomato paste

24 oz can no salt added diced tomatoes 

16 oz can no salt added tomato sauce

1/2 C. water (optional)

4 tsp chili powder

4 tso dried oregano

2 tso ancho chil powder

2 tsp fine salt, more if needed

1 tsp sugar

1/2 rap black pepper + more as needed

one )16 oz can) Bush’s pinto beans in mild chili sauce, undrained

Shredded cheese, avocado chunks, chopped red onion or pickled jalapeños and sour cream for serving (optional

in a large pot over med-high heat, heat oil until it simmers. Add onions, green peppers & garlic, stirring onions until translucent, about 3 min.

Add meat & cook 3-5 minutes, (still a little pink)  Add tomatoes and cook until meat  is thoroughly cooked & tomato darkens-about 5 min.

Stir in remaining ingredients except beans.  Cover, simmer 30 minutes. Stir in beans, cover, simmer another 20 minutes and at the desired consistency 

Taste for seasoning and correct if needed. Also add water if needed.

Spoon into bowls and top with desired toppings. 

Norm’s suggestions, When making this I used half a bottle of beer instead or water. After making this, I added 1 1/ tsp cumin, heaping tsp. cocoa powder and  a cup of salsa.