Mama's Chili

Mama's Chili-Recipe of the week

This is my mom's yummy chili recipe with a few additions from me Mama's Chili 1 lb ground meat at room temperature (turkey, beef, lamb or pork) 1 cup onion chopped 2 cloves garlic chopped 1 medium green bell pepper chopped 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno (optional) 2 tablespoons olive oil One 15 oz can chili beans (black beans work good too) One 15 oz can fire roasted chopped tomatoes One 15 oz can tomato sauce 1 Tablespoon + 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon coriander or 1/4 cup fresh cilantro Salt & pepper to taste In a stock pot over medium high heat add oil to pan and saute onion & bell pepper until softened. Add garlic & jalapeno and cook for a couple of minutes. Add ground meat, spices and cook until meat no longer pink. Add beans,chopped tomato & tomato sauce, lower heat to medium/low and cook until heat through. Adjust seasonings. I like to serve with fresh fried corn tortillas. Take a package of corn tortillas and cut into wedges. Fry in wide pain with 1 inch of canola, vegetable or corn oil until crisp. Salt as soon as you take them out of hot oil. Other ideas: Serve with grated cheddar cheese, onions, sour cream. Or serve over hot baked potatoes with all the fixings!

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