1 hour 5 bean chili

This is delicious, perfect for the chilly weather just around the corner! This stuff is good by itself, or in anything from chili mac to chili dogs, or as a delicious starter base for some chunky taco soup. All 5 beans are optional, take your pick on what you want.

Start with 5 cans of beans, rinsed (or make your own, that just takes a lot more time)

I usually use Northern Beans, black beans, red beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans, but you could also use black eyed peas, and I'm sure lentils wouldn't be bad either.

Brown 2 pounds of hamburger, variable on the fat content, it doesn't make a difference except in calories. Once the meat is browned, put it all in a crockpot and add the drained and rinsed beans, and 1 can of Rotel tomatoes and chilis.

Use beef stock for the base, probably about 2 cups, maybe a little more maybe a little less depending on how thick you like it. I always say add a little more because you can fix the thickness a little later.

Here is where the recipe falls into your hands. I don't measure my seasoning, so I can't tell you how much of anything to put in, but I season like this:

In order from the most used to least

Chili powder- about 1/4 cup, maybe more maybe less.

Garlic salt- this is a driving force in flavor, I want to say 2 tbsp.

Onion powder- 1 &1/2 tbsp

Celery salt 1/2 tbsp

Cumin 1/2 tbsp

Cayenne pepper- this is your heat. Add as much or as little as you like.

Chili powder will be the dark color and rich flavor and the garlic gives it great taste, same with the onion powder. Be careful not to use too much cumin, I feel it overpowers the chili really easily. Celery salt is more to provide a small amount of flavor, you should barely notice it.

Once you season it, set it to high and leave it for an hour or a little more, just to get it hot and get the beans to absorb the flavor.

To finish it up, you just need to make sure the thickness is to your liking. If it is too runny for you, add corn starch a tsp at a time and mix until you get that full bodied thickness.

Serve with whatever you want. Jiffy corn bread if you don't have a lot of time!

Just at the last note, there are WAAAAY better ways to make chili. This is just a quick, easy, and flavorful way to make a good dish. If you have the time, make a nice slow cooker chili with lots of beans, different meats, and tons of time. Cheers, and good eating!

bon appetit