Chili is a comfort food that many people love. Learn how to make your own at home with fresh ingredients and your personal style.

Ingredients:

• 500 g of ground beef
• 400 g of red beans
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 2 cups of tomato puree
• 2 cups of water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp of chili powder
• 2 tbsp of butter
• 1 tsp of coriander
• 1 tsp of oregano
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Chop onion, bell pepper and garlic cloves into really small pieces and set aside to use later.
2. Cut the tomatoes and smash them to create kind of a rustic puree. Big chunks are great for the texture so don’t be too meticulous smashing and leave some there.
3. In a large pot, over medium heat, add the butter, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Stir fry them until fragrant. If you want to make the dish spicy, use a jalapeño without the seeds or even some of your favorite hot sauce.
4. Incorporate the ground beef, chili powder, coriander, oregano, salt and black pepper. Combine well and cook for 5 minutes before adding anything else.
5. Low the heat, add the tomato chunks, tomato puree and cups of water. The water helps to cook the tomato better.
6. About 15-20 minutes later add in the red beans. If you are using can ones add them without the liquid. I like to use homemade beans but can ones work fantastic too.
7. Cook the chili for another 15 minutes to let all the flavors combine and then it is ready!
8. Serve by itself or decorate with some cheese and sour cream.