Easy Mix-And-Match Beef Chili

Warm up with this mix-and-match chili recipe. Whether you want jalapeno lime chili, beer chili, quinoa chili, or classic chili – this recipe has you covered.

1. Brown grass fed ground beef in olive oil
2. Add onion and red bell pepper, cook two minutes
3. Add garlic, cook one minute
4. Add chili powder, oregano, and cumin, and tomato paste cook until meat is well coated
5. Slowly add two cans of crushed tomatoes, stir well
6. Add pinto and kidney beans, cook partially covered for approx. 45 minutes, stirring occasionally
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste

VARIATIONS

Jalapeno/Lime Chili

• Add 1-2 jalapeños, minced (add at step 2)
• Juice and zest of 2 limes (add at step 4)
• Top with crumbled tortilla chips and fresh cilantro

Beer Chili

• Add 12 oz beer (lager, porter, or stout) (add at step 5)

Quinoa Chili

• Add 1 cup cooked quinoa (add at step 6)