~ from The Garden of Eden ~

TEXAS CHILI

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Ingredients:​

• 1 ½ teaspoons coconut or olive oil 

• 1 cup chopped yellow onion  

• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 

• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 

• 4 garlic cloves, minced or 2 T garlic powder 

• 1 pound ground beef or bison

• ½ pound spicy ground pork sausage 

• 1 tablespoon chili powder 

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano 

• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce  

• 3 large crushed tomatoes 

• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1 ½ teaspoons Himalayan pink salt

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

• Toppings (optional): cheddar cheese, diced red onion, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, green onions, squeeze of lime, parsley or cilantro, avocado slices, hot sauce

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Method:

1. Cook onion and bell peppers in oil over medium heat until tender. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

2. Stir ground beef or bison and sausage into onion mixture. Cook until meat is browned and crumbly.

3. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until flavors blend.

4. Enjoy this hearty chili by itself, or garnished with your preferred toppings!