Miranda Lambert’s Famous Chili

 Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef

1 lb ground chuck

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 yellow onion, chopped

1 white onion, chopped

1 jalapeno, diced

1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes

1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)

1 1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (like Tabasco)

1/4 cup chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon kosher salt

2 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, undrained (optional)

For serving:

Cheese

Onions

Sour cream

Cilantro

Fritos

Preparation

In a large skillet, working in batches if needed, cook the ground meat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks, 5-7 minutes. Set aside.

In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add onions and jalapeno, and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Add browned meat, the tomatoes, hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer 3 hours.

Add beans, if using, and simmer on low for 1 hour more.

Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with desired toppings.