T’s Easy & Yummy Chili

1 tablespoon EVOO or canola oil

1 large, sweet onion, diced

2-3 cloves garlic, minced or grated

1 pound ground chicken

½ pound ground pork (or you can use 1 pound pork & ½ pound chicken)

1 can petite diced tomatoes

1 small can of tomato sauce

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 can of pinto beans

2 cans of red kidney beans

1 small jar of diced pimento (If you prefer you can use ½ of a red pepper. You will need to dice it and cook it with the onions)

 1 teaspoon paprika

2 -3 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon ancho chili powder

¼ teaspoon chipotle

Cayenne to taste

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

 

In a large pot heat the oil and then add the onions, cooking until onions are just getting tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.  Then add the ground chicken and pork and cook for 8 minutes or until meats are cooked through.  Now add all other ingredients and let the chili simmer for at least 2 hours.  Check for seasonings after 1 hour to see if you want more chili powder or any other seasonings.  Serve the chili with a tablespoon of sour cream in the middle if desired.