Ground-Beef Chili with Beans

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is tender, about 8 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
2. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, red kidney beans, and black beans and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Serve hot with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, diced onions, and sour cream.

Interesting Facts

• Chili is believed to have originated in Texas in the late 1800s.
• Chili powder is a blend of dried chilies and other spices, such as cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and paprika.
• The spiciness of chili is measured on the Scoville scale, with pure capsaicin measuring around 16 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU).