Durham Ranch Chili

Ingredients

  • 5 lb. ground durham beef
  • 2 T. vegetable oil
  • 1 large yellow onion small diced
  • ½ cup garlic chopped
  • 1 cup tomato paste
  • 1 quart canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 quart beef stock
  • 1 T. garlic powder
  • 1 T. onion powder
  • 1 t. chili powder
  • 1 T. dry oregano
  • ½ T. paprika
  • 1 t. cayenne powder
  • 1 T. ground cumin
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 cans kidney beans – drained and rinsed in cold water
  • Kosher salt – to taste Ground black pepper – to taste

Preparation

  1.  Brown beef in a large pot with vegetable oil breaking up beef as it cooks (about 10 minutes)
  2. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft
  3. Add tomato paste and incorporate to beef
  4. Add diced tomatoes and beef stock and bring to a simmer
  5. Add all dry seasonings and simmer (about 30 mins)
  6. Add kidney beans and cilantro and simmer (about 10-15 mins)
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste
  8. Enjoy!