My Chili

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1Mark step 1 done

   Chop the onion into about 1-inch chunks, mince the garlic, and dice the jalapeños.

2. 2Mark step 2 done

   Brown the ground meat in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it into pieces. If using stew meat, sear the chunks on all sides.

3. 3Mark step 3 done

   Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, garlic, jalapeños, serrano peppers, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour with ground meat or 2 hours with stew meat.

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4. 4Mark step 4 done

   Add the beans, if using, and taste for salt. For a thicker chili, stir in the torn tortilla pieces. Simmer for another 30 minutes.

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5. 5Mark step 5 done

   Serve with Fritos.