Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 pounds ground beef chuck
• 6 bay leaves
• 1 large onion
• 6 cloves garlic
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 2 tsp. allspice
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 4 tsp. vinegar
• 1 ½ tsp. salt, to taste
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1 tsp. cumin
• ½ tsp. oregano
• 6 oz. tomato paste
• 6 cups water
• 16 oz. kidney beans, (1 can)
• 8 oz. vermicelli, cooked

Method

In a dutch oven over high heat, melt butter and brown hamburger. Add all other ingredients through oregano. Cook until onions are translucent.

Add tomato paste, water and beans.

Bring to a boil, then simmer until flavors blend. Server in bowls over vermicelli.

Notes

Serve chili with additional toppings including but not limited to:
green onions
black olives
grated cheddar cheese
sour cream
oyster crackers

Categories

Soups, Chili