i was feeling like making some chili, so i did! i've never made it myself, but i remember enjoying at as a kid when my dad made it. turns out, it's fairly simple to make! i used a few recipes as guides (click here and here), but kind of just went with it for most of the dish.
the only things i would change is adding much more spices than i did - i thought i added enough, but it hardly had a kick to it. i would also add less tomato paste, because it tasted a bit too "tomato-y" for my preference.
i served the chili with cheese and a dollop of sour cream, with a side of fried potatoes, and some baby carrots for freshness and crunch.
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chili con carne ~ tanja style:
ground beef (1/2 lbs)
onion (chopped)
garlic (finely chopped)
kidney beans (1 can)
diced tomatoes (1 can)
tomato paste (1 tbsp)
cumin
chili powder
red pepper flakes
salt
black pepper
fry onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook a few more minutes. separately fry ground beef with spices until fully browned. add these together in big pot, then add in beans, diced tomatoes and tomato paste, as well as LOTS of spices! (you think you put in enough? ADD MORE. you want it to have kick to it.) let simmer for about 20 minutes. serve with grated cheese and some sour cream (it'll calm down the spiciness) - enjoy!
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fried potatoes:
potatoes
butter
salt
slice potatoes as thin as you can (this is the secret to the deliciousness!). add to frying pan with copious amounts of butter and a dash of salt. let fry on medium-low heat for a good long time (30 min or so), adding more butter if needed. they should be soft in the middle and nice & crispy on the sides. enjoy!
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