Chili
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped garlic
1 cup chopped onion
2 1/2 lbs. ground beef or turkey (no chicken here!)
1 tbsp. salt (adjust as you see fit)
2 tea. black pepper
1/4 tea. cayenne pepper
at least 2 tbsp. chili powder (I always add more)
3 cans drained kidney beans
64 oz. prepared tomato sauce
saute garlic and onions until soft
add ground meat and saurte until cooked
add remaining ingredients, stir well, cover and simmer for 2o minutes
check for seasoning and serve
Additional fresh chopped herbs can be added, especially cilantro, parsley, chives, scallion
In a bowl or bury a baked potato, add chives/scallions, sour cream cheddar cheese... what ever your heard desires...
With leftover chili! Appetizer!
9 x 13 pan - layer in order
spread on 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese,
2 cups (approx) chile
sprinkle with some chopped scallions (or leave out if you don't like them)
top off with a layer of cheese, can buy mexican blend, or use a combination monterey jack (with or without jalapenos) and cheddar, ( I wouldn't use mozzerella, too stringy)
Heat in a 350 oven until hot and cheese is melted
Then if you like, sprinkle on top a few (or a lot) sliced black olives
Serve with scoops or your favorite chip...guac goes nicely as well!
