a hearty chili

Ingredients:
3 lbs of ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium chopped green bell pepper
4 cloves of garlic
7 tbsp. chili powder
1/8 tsp. cayenne
1 1/2 tbsp. cumin
1/2 tbsp. oregano
1/2 tbsp. paprika
1/8 tsp garlic powder
2 1/2 tsp sea salt
16 oz tomato sauce
14 oz chopped tomatoes
1 can organic chili beans


Instructions:
In a large pot, brown the ground beef until cooked.  Drain and saute onions and pepper with meat until tender.  Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and tomato sauce.  Stir well.

Drain the tomatoes, and save the liquid.  Add tomatoes to the pot mixture.  Add enough water to the tomato liquid to equal 3 cups.  Add to pot.  Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.  

Add the beans, stirring to combine.  Bring to a boil and turn off the heat.  Once cooked let the chili cool about 1 hr then cover and put in fridge for 24 hours.  

To serve, reheat on the stove in a ceramic pot and top with diced onions. 

*recipe adapted from Better Homes and Gardens to be gluten-free and dairy-free.