Episode 2: Homemade Chili

 I am going to preface this by saying that the TikTok I made about this wasn't a completely homemade chili. I did use a premixed chili packet, but I wanted to give you an actual recipe to follow for actual chili. I am not saying by any degree that this is the best chili you will ever eat, but it's good enough. Let's get to it:

HOMEMADE CHILI

• 1 pound ground beef, venison, steak, or tofu
• 1 can light red kidney beans, drained
• 1 can dark red kidney beans, drained
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 small can of tomato paste
• 1 medium white onion, diced
• 1 medium celery stalk, diced
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 1/2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp paprika, smoked
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 3 cups beef or vegetables stock
• 3 cups water
• Salt and pepper to taste

In a large stock pot add a little bit of olive oil or vegetable oil, just enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Turn the temperature of the stove top to medium high heat. As soon as the pot is hot, add the onion and celery, sweat for a few minutes and then add the beef or tofu. Brown the meat. As soon as the meat is browned add the stock and water. Throw in the beans, tomatoes and all the spices. Bring to a boil. Add in the can of tomato paste and stir until incorporated. Drop the temperature down to simmering and let it sit on the stove between 4-8 hours stirring occasionally. 

I like to server my chili with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese. It also is delicious to sometimes serve it over mac n cheese. Cooking is about experimentation so you can see what works for you. Have fun and see what happens. Why not?

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