Easy Chili

This is an easy-to-make, but super-tasty chili. The salsa really gives it great flavor.


I found the original recipe in The Real Chili Cookbook, a great book full of almost 100 chili recipes!

Makes: 4-6 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 4 hours
Printable Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 T oil
• 2 pounds chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 1/2 cups hot salsa
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 medium white onion, chopped
• 3-4 T chili powder
• 1 t ground cumin
• 1 t dried oregano
• 1 t garlic powder
• 1 t celery salt
• 1 cup corn

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the salsa and fry for 5 minutes.

2. Dissolve the bouillon cubes in 1 cup boiling water and add, along with 2 more cups of water, to the salsa. Reduce to a simmer.

3. Heat the remaining oil over high heat in a Dutch oven or large pot. Add the beef and brown. Add the onions and cook for about 5 minutes or until onions start to soften.

4. Add the salsa and all remaining ingredients except for the corn to the pot. Simmer for 2-2 1/2 hours or until the beef is tender.

5. Add the corn. Season with salt. Simmer for 30 minutes.