chili when it's chilly

One of my favorite things to make this winter has been chili. So easy and so yummy.

I don't have a recipe. My friend Angela made it for me one day and I asked her how. She just listed the ingredients. It's not hard to mess up chili though. Here's what I use...

yellow onion

couple of garlic cloves

olive oil

saute until light brown and set aside

1 lb ground beef (I use Laura's Lean Beef, 4% fat)

pepper

salt

chili powder

ground cayenne pepper

add spices, brown beef and drain

can of light kidney beans (drained and rinsed)

can of dark kidney beans (drained and rinsed)

can of diced tomatoes

can of diced tomatoes with jalapenos

large can of tomato sauce

combine these in large pot and add onions, garlic and beef

cook over medium heat until beans reach desired softness...add more spices until it tastes "right"

Add fresh grated cheddar cheese and enjoy!