Classic Beef and Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
• 1 whole Medium Yellow Onion
• Diced
• 4 cloves Garlic
• Minced
• 2 Tablespoons Crushed Jalapeno Pepper (or 1 Tablespoon Cayenne)
• 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
• 2 Tablespoons Cumin
• 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper
• 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Black Beans
• Drained And Rinsed.
• 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Pinto Beans
• Drained And Rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Chili Ready Red Beans
• Undrained
• 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Fire Roasted Tomatoes
• 4 whole Small Roma Or Heirloom Tomatoes
• Roughly Chopped
• 2 Tablespoons Fresh Oregano
• 2 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme
• 3 cups Water Or Stock Of Your Choice
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
• 2 Tablespoons Honey
• 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro For Garnish
• 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese For Garnish

Instructions

1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high and add the meat.
2. Brown all over, then add the onions and garlic.
3. Saute 2 minutes, until the onions have softened.
4. Add the crushed jalapeno peppers, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
5. Bloom spices for 1 minute while tossing everything around.
6. Add the beans and tomatoes, along with all the herbs.
7. Add the water (or stock of your choice) and simmer 20 minutes.
8. Add the mustard, honey, brown sugar and cider; simmer for an hour.
9. Taste it, toss in more salt and pepper if needed.
10. Serve chili garnished with cilantro and cheddar cheese.