Jo Mama'S Chili

• 1 large onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 4 tablespoons dark chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup catsup
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I give them a short whirl in the food processor to break them up more)
• 2 cups water
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
• Garnishes
• chopped onion
• chopped fresh jalapeno
• grated cheddar cheese
• sour cream

1. Saute onion in oil until nearly translucent; add ground beef and brown, breaking it up as it cooks.
2. Add seasonings and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add tomato sauce, catsup, tomatoes, water and kidney beans. Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for at least a half hour, adding additional water if necessary.
4. Serve with onions, jalapenos, cheese, and sour cream.

onion, olive oil, lean ground beef, dark chili powder, ground cumin, salt, fresh ground black pepper, red pepper, tomato sauce, catsup, tomatoes, water, kidney beans, onion, fresh jalapeno, cheddar cheese, sour cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/jo-mamas-chili-149226 (may not work)