Tank Cooks Chili

Recipe courtesy Cole Haldane of 7 Waterboard Recipes 

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb 90% lean ground beef or ground turkey
•  1 can (6 oz) tomato paste 
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 
• 1 cup finely chopped bell peppers (red, green, yellow)
•  3-4 minced garlic cloves 
• 1 can (4 oz) canned diced green chiles (hot, mild, or a mix)
•  1 can (14.5 oz) canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
•  1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 2-3 tbsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
•  1 tsp ground cumin 
• 1 tsp dried oregano Kosher salt and black pepper to taste 
• Optional: shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro for serving

Directions: 

1. Brown the meat and drain the excess fat. 
2. Sautee the Onions and Peppers for 5 minutes. 
3. Mix the onions and peppers with the meat and cook for 2-3 minutes to let the flavors bloom.
4.  Add to a crockpot 
5. Add Seasonings: Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute to let the spices bloom.
6.  Incorporate Other Ingredients: Add the tomato paste, diced green chiles, fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juice), and tomato sauce. Stir well to combine. 
7. Cook for 4-5 hours on low heat 
8. Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro if desired. Also great on Chili Dogs.