Chili

1 pound ground beef
2 jalapeño peppers, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 T chili powder
1½ T black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder

Begin browning ground beef in a deep skillet until meat is lightly browned. Drain excess water and fat. Add chopped jalapeños and continue stirring and browning beef. Add bell peppers and onion. Sprinkle chili powder, black pepper, and garlic powder over pan contents. Continue mixing and browning until spices have permeated beef and vegetables.

Optional add-ons:
3-4 cups of kidney beans (preferably mix of dark-red and light-red)
1 large can of whole tomatoes
1 small can of tomato paste
1 T chili powder
1 T black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder

Add kidney beans, tomatoes and tomato paste to large saucepan over medium heat. Lower to simmer when beginning to boil. Add chili powder, black pepper, and garlic powder, and stir through the mixture. Add meat and vegetable mixture and simmer until ready to serve.


Ted Schwitzner
Technical Services Coordinator