Family Favorite Beef and Bean Chili

Chili is one of my family's favorite dinners. Though it took me more than a few tries to find one that pleased everyone!

Ingredients:

1 Onion
2 Cloves Garlic, Chopped
1 Tb Canola Oil
1 Can Whole Tomatoes, 28 oz
2 Tb Chili Powder
1 Tb Cumin
1 Tb Garlic Powder
1 Tb Smoked Paprika
1/4 tsp Ground Cayenne Pepper
1 Tb White Vinegar
1 lb Ground Beef
1  Can Black Beans, 15.5 oz
1 Can Pinto Beans, 15.5 oz
1 Can Kidney Beans, 15.5 oz
3/4 cup Frozen Corn Kernels

Equipment:

5 Quart Pot
Blender or Handheld Submersion Blender:  In the directions I discuss using a blender, though I often make it using the handheld because it's easier.   If using a handheld blender then you would brown the meat first, drain, then remove to another bowl while you build the sauce.  After you blend in the pot add the beef back in.


Directions:

1. Rough chop garlic and onion and saute over medium heat for 5 minutes.



2. Add the salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika and ground cayenne pepper and can of tomatoes.  Crush the tomatoes with your hand before you put them into the pot.  Cook until onions are soft about 15 minutes. 

3. Remove the sauce to the blender and blend until smooth. 




4. While the sauce is blending, saute the beef in the sauce pan until browned.  Once cooked through add the blended sauce back to the pot.




5. Taste and adjust seasonings. (Add more salt if tastes flat)

6. Add all of the beans and corn and cook on low for 20 minutes so that flavors get a chance to meld together. 

7. Serve with some corn bread and enjoy!