There are so many ways to make chili, and we usually never make ours the same way twice. A few things remain constant, though. We prefer ours to be more like soup and we like using more beans than meat. The best part of about chili is that it is customizable and the longer it cooks, the better it tastes!
Rom Family Chili, serves 8
10oz or 1lb ground bison, turkey, or lean ground beef, browned and drained
2 15oz cans chili ready tomatoes
2 15oz cans beans, rinsed--we like dark kidney beans and white beans, but any will do!
1 onion diced
1 TB minced garlic (or more!)
1 small can diced green chiles
2 bay leaves
2-3 TB chili powder
1 TB oregano
salt & pepper
3 cups tomato juice (not sauce) or V8
3 cups water
Add all ingredients to large pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes or longer. Stir occasionally.
Serve with diced red onion and fat-free greek yogurt.
