Blake’s Omaha Chili

Step 1/8

• 1 lb ground beef

Sauté beef in some butter/oil, then take beef out of pot

Step 2/8

• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 onion
• 1 bell pepper

Sauté veggies till soft, add in garlic half way through this step

Step 3/8

• 4 tbsp garlic

Return beef to pan and add garlic

Step 4/8

• 6 oz tomato paste
• 16 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 16 fl oz water

Add liquids, use canned tomatoes first to deglaze the pan some. Use as much water as needed

Step 5/8

• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1½ tbsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp oregano
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika powder
• 2 tsp thyme
• 1 bay leaf

Add spices; adjust salt, pepper, spice as needed

Step 6/8

Bring to boil then reduce heat to low and Simmer 1 hr covered

Step 7/8

• 1 canned black bean drained
• 1 canned kidney bean drained

Add beans and return to low simmer

Step 8/8

Adjust seasoning as needed and add your favorite toppings and sides.