Chile!

Growing up I never liked Chile. Let's just say Chile out of a can isn't really Chile, it's just a bunch of mush. I realized it's not that I don't like Chile, it just has to be handmade with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Hope you enjoy this Chile, it's aroma will light up the darkness of this dreary winter.

1 tbs olive oil
1 tbs vegetable oil
2 chopped onions
1 chopped red pepper
7 cloves of garlic
1/4 cup Chile powder
1 tbs cumin
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cayenne pepper
1 tsp oregano
2 tsp parsley
1 pound lean ground beef
2 16-ounce cans red kidney beans
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 14-ounce pureed tomatoes
1 10-ounce can tomato sauce
2 tsp tomato paste
salt
Heat oil in large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions, peppers, garlic, and spices; fry, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Add half the ground beef, break into small pieces, and fry for four minutes. Add remaining ground beef and cook another 4 minutes, or until all browned. Add beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to medium-low. Heat covered for one hour, stirring occasionally. Remove lid and continue to simmer for one more hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with avocado slices, cilantro leaves, sour cream, or plain.