This cozy chili is perfect for the long, cold days of fall or any day you are having a chili craving. This chili is a hearty bowl of ground beef, beans, tomatoes and hominy in a rich, thick base that will warm you from the inside out. You can easily adjust the spicy, heat of this chili to your personal preference. Top with cheddar cheese and sour cream or whatever your favorite chili toppings might be. This recipe makes a large 6 quart pot that feeds a crowd or the extras easily freeze for a quick, weeknight dinner later on.

Ingredients you will need for this cozy chili:

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 – 14.5 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 – 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 can Ro-tel
• 2 tbls adobe sauce, from a can of chipotle chilis in adobo sauce (add more or less depending on your heat preference)
• 2 – 14.5 oz cans of mixed beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 large can of hominy, drained and rinsed
• 1 tbls ground cumin
• 1 tbls ground coriander
• salt to taste

Optional Toppings:

• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Chopped green onion or chives
• Diced avocado
• Fresh cilantro
• Crispy bacon bits

Directions for making cozy chili:

• 1.) In a large 6 quart Dutch oven brown the ground beef and onion together.

• 2.) Once the beef is cooked, add the minced garlic and let cook for 1 minute.
• 3.) Add the cans of tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and Ro-tel and stir together.

• 4.) Using a spoon, spoon out 2 tablespoons of the adobo sauce in the can of chipotle chilis in adobo sauce. (You can add more or less depending on your heat preference.)

• 5.) Add the mixed beans and hominy.

• 6.) Add the cumin and coriander and salt to taste.
• 7.) Let simmer on low heat for at least an hour. (The longer you let it simmer the more the flavors will deepen and blend together.)
• 8.) Serve with your toppings of choice and enjoy!

Notes:

• The longer you let this simmer the deeper the flavor. You can make this in the early afternoon and let it simmer on low until it’s time for dinner.
• You can adjust the heat by using more or less of the adobo sauce. You can also leave out the Ro-tel and the adobo sauce if you want a very mild chili.
• Serve on top of baked potatoes or on chili dogs.
• This chili pairs wonderfully with a thick slice of corn bread.

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