One of my favorite meals is one that can simmer on the stove so I have time to whip up a special salad or dessert to go with it. This is just such a meal.
Hot Chili for a Cold Day
Oil as needed
2 large onions, chopped
6 cloves of fresh garlic, peeled, smashed, and chopped
2 pounds of boneless beef (steak, sirloin, chuck, stew . . .), cut into small chunks
1 pound ground beef
1 can (approximately 28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup red wine, chicken broth, or water
1/3 cup your favorite hot sauce
1 packages of dry chili seasoning
In a large cooking pot, heat a tablespoon of oil and saute the garlic and onions until softened. Remove from the pot and set aside in a bowl. Heat two or three tablespoons of oil in the same pot and brown the boneless beef. Remove to a dish and brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.
Now, put all the ingredients into the pot and stir to mix. Heat until boiling and stirring to combine. Turn down to a slow simmer, cover and continue simmering for about an hour or until the meat is tender. Check on the pot and stir as needed.
Ideas . . .
A dollop of sour cream and chopped green onions on each serving is nice.
Have tortilla chips and grated cheese on the side.
Soft, warmed flour tortillas go will with this.
Finely chopped red onion is very good on the hot chili.
Keep a bottle of hot sauce on the table for the braver ones.
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