Quick answer: This is my basic chili. Brown 2-3 lbs of cubed beef with habaneros, onion and garlic. Add water, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder and cayenne, then slow cook for 1-2 hours. Add kidney and black beans 45 minutes before it’s done.
No name chilibecause I’ve never named it. It’s just the basic chili that I’ve learned to make over the years. Here’s the general recipe, I’ve never wrote it down, it just sort of happens.
No Name Chili Recipe:
2-3lbs of beef (cubed)
1 white onion, chopped up
1/2 head of garlic chopped uo
3-5 Habaneros – Red Savinas if you got em
Salt
1 Can tomato sauce
Cayenne Powder
Cumin
Chili Powder
Water
1 Can Kidney Beans
1 Can Black Beans
Toppings:
Sour Cream
Green Onions
Shredded cheddar
Step 1: Prep
Cube your beef.
Chop up your habaneros, onions and garlic. Saute till soft.
Step 2: Saute
Add the beef to the pan, cook till browned.
Step 3: Cook & Boil
Once the beef is browned, add water, tomato sauce and seasonings.
Step 4: Slow Cook
Add a bit more water and slow cook 1-2 hours. Add beans 45 minutes before chili is done.
Step 5: Finished Chili
Here’s the finished product. Not too thick, not too runny and with plenty of heat.
Frequently asked questions
How long do you cook this chili?
Slow cook it for 1-2 hours after the beef is browned and the liquids and seasonings go in. Add the beans 45 minutes before it’s done.
How many habaneros go in?
3-5 habaneros. Use Red Savinas if you can get them.
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