Al's Idaho Trail Chili

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
• 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
• 1 can diced tomatoes with juice (14.5 oz)
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

1. 

   1

   Brown the beef. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.

2. 

   2

   Cook the onion and garlic. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

3. 

   3

   Add the remaining ingredients. Add the kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes with juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.

4. 

   4

   Simmer the chili. Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

5. 

   5

   Serve and enjoy. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.