Papa Funk's Campfire Chili

Ingredients

• 1lb ground beef
• 1 diced onion
• 1 diced green pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (15oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef with onion and green pepper until beef is no longer pink.
2. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper and salt.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Stir in kidney beans and cook for 5 more minutes.
6. Serve hot with your favourite toppings.

Interesting Facts

• Chili is believed to have originated in Texas in the 19th century.
• Beans are not a traditional ingredient in chili, but were added in the early 20th century.
• The addition of smoked paprika to this chili gives it a unique, campfire-like flavour.