Southern Living Everyday Chili

• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground basil
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans

1. Saute onion, garlic and gound beef in hot oil until browned, drain well.
2. Combine 1/4 cup of boiling water and chili powder, stirring well until dissolved.
3. Add tomatoes, salt, oregano, basil and chili powder mixture to meat mixture.
4. Cover and simmer about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5. Add 3/4 cup of water and beans to meat mixture.
6. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes longer.

onion, garlic, lean ground beef, vegetable oil, boiling water, chili powder, tomatoes, salt, ground oregano, ground basil, water, kidney beans

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/southern-living-everyday-chili-419453 (may not work)