Serves 6-8
1 pound 85/15 ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can (15 ounce) dark red kidney beans
1 can (15 ounce) light red kidney beans
1 can (15 ounce) pinto beans
1 can (10 ounce) Ro-Tel
1 can (6 ounce) tomato paste
1 Tablespoon ancho chili powder
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 Tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 cup water
1. Brown Meat: In a large Dutch oven, brown meat and onion together over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain in a colander and return to pan to medium high heat.
2. Make Chili: Add beans with their juice, Ro-Tel, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, salt and water and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 30 minutes or so, stirring often, until chili thickens are color deepens.
3. Finish & Serve: Test for seasonings. Serve hot. Enjoy!