Ingredients

1lb Ground Beef

1 14oz can diced tomatoes

1 8oz can tomato sauce

1 small can tomato paste

2 cans red kidney beans (drain juice out)

garlic powder

cayenne pepper

black pepper

chili powder

cumin

Salt

Notes:

Usually, canned goods in the United States and potentially other areas have added sodium. Our foods are extra salty. Salt aids with the preservation. However, you can purchase "Low Sodium" varieties of the canned goods I mentioned, and that is exactly what I did when I made this recipe originally. Also, this recipe serves about 4 or 5 people.

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Instructions:

Cook ground beef in bottom of pot. Make sure to break apart while cooking using a wooden spoon or spatula or similar utensil.

Put a paper towel into the pot, and using the end of your spoon or spatula, rub it around the bottom of the pot and then pull it out and throw it away to extract the excess fat and oils.

Drain beans and add to pot. Also add all tomatoes in quick succession.

Season with the mentioned seasonings to your heart's content! MAke sure to bring chili to a boil, then turn it down to a simmer. Stir all those ingredients and seasonings together, and let them simmer for 15 minutes to a half hour.

Turn off the heat and serve in bowls. You can serve plain, or you can serve with cooked rice and extras like cheese and sour cream and green onions. You can also serve Cornbread on the side. This chili could also be served atop fries or nachos! But, it works as a meal on its own.