CHILI @vmburns #recipe

 VMVBURNS: I live in Northern Georgia, which doesn't get very cold in the winter, but this year was different. This year, it was cold. Plus, I spent a weekend in NY right when Winter Storm Fern hit. Yeah, it was awful. I'm still not completely recovered. Today, it's dreary and overcast, so I wanted chili.

I've posted chili recipes before (I have several).I am in search of the perfect chili recipe. This one was good, but my search isn't over. 

CHILI

• INGREDIENTS

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• 2 lbs Ground Beef
• 2 large Onions, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 Bell peppers, chopped
• 2 Teaspoons Kosher salt
• 1 Teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 Tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 Tablespoon Ground cumin
• 1 Teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 Cups Beef broth
• 2 Tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 28 oz Can Canned diced tomatoes
• 2 (15 oz) Cans Canned kidney beans, drained and rinced
• 1 (15 oz) Can Black beans, drained and rinsed

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• INSTRUCTIONS

1. Sauté onions and peppers in olive oil until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned. 
   
   
   
3. Stir in all spices to toast them
4. Stir in tomato paste, then add diced tomatoes and beef broth.
   
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
   
   
   
6. Add the drained and rinsed beans and simmer uncovered for another 10-15 minutes to thicken.
   
   
   
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and your favorite toppings.
   
   
   

READERS: What toppings do you like on your chili. Let me know in the comments below. 

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