Beanless Chili

Ingredients

Spice Blend

• 1/2 cup chili powder
• 1/8 cup salt
• 1/8 cup ground cumin
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper

Chili

• 4 lbs. ground chuck
• 3 1/4 cups water
• 16 oz can peeled whole tomatoes, blended smooth (less sugar)
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp cooking oil

Directions

1. Heat a 6-quart stock pot over medium heat. Place meat into the stock pot and cook until the meat is browned. Drain.
2. While meat is browning combine spice blend, 3 1/4 cups of water, and blended tomatoes in the bowl. Stir until well mixed.
3. Add chili seasoning liquid to the browned meat. Stir well and bring to a boil.
4. Sauté onions in 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat in a skillet until the onions are translucent. Add the onions to the chili.
5. Reduce the chili to low and simmer for one hour stirring every 15 minutes.

Inspired by: CopyKat Recipes