Hearty Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp Sutter Buttes Thai Chili Olive Oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 can (28oz) chopped tomatoes with juice
• 6 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 tbsp Sutter Buttes Southern Style Cajun Spice
• 1 can of pinto beans
• 1 can of red kidney beans
• salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large saute pan over medium heat, use the Thai Chili Olive Oil to saute the onion and brown the beef.
2. Add the garlic, tomatoes with juice, beans, chili powder, oregano, cumin and salt and pepper to a pot. Add the beef and onion from the saute pan and stir to blend. Cover and cook for 2 hours on low.
3. If you like a thinner chili, add 1/2 can more of tomatoes and juice.
4. Ladle the chili into warmed bowls.
5. Garnish with sour cream, red onion, cheddar cheese and or cilantro. Drizzle extra Thai Chili Olive Oil on top if desired.