Tank Cooks Chili

Recipe courtesy Cole Haldane of 7 Waterboard Recipes

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Ingredients:
1 lb 90% lean ground beef or ground turkey
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped bell peppers (red, green, yellow)
3-4 minced garlic cloves
1 can (4 oz) canned diced green chiles (hot, mild, or a mix)
1 can (14.5 oz) canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
2-3 tbsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro for serving

Directions:
1. Brown the meat and drain the excess fat.
2. Sautee the Onions and Peppers for 5 minutes.
3. Mix the onions and peppers with the meat and cook for 2-3 minutes to let the flavors bloom.
4. Add to a crockpot
5. Add Seasonings: Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute to let the spices bloom.
6. Incorporate Other Ingredients: Add the tomato paste, diced green chiles, fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juice), and tomato sauce. Stir well to combine.
7. Cook for 4-5 hours on low heat
8. Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro if desired. Also great on Chili Dogs.