Daily Vegan Recipe - Classic Beef Chili

Daily Vegan Recipe - Classic Beef Chili

INGREDIENTS
2 lb. ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 (15-oz.) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 c. beer (or water)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. paprika
Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Shredded cheddar, for serving (optional)
Fritos, for serving (optional)
Thinly sliced green onions, for serving (optional)Classic Beef Chili

DIRECTIONS
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and onion and cook until meat is browned all over, about 4 minutes. (It doesn’t need to cook all the way through!) Drain fat, then stir in tomato paste.
In a large slow cooker, combine beef mixture, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, beer, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook on low for 6 and up to 8 hours. (The longer it's in the slow-cooker, the more flavor it gets.)
Taste for seasonings. Serve warm with cheese, Fritos, and green onions, if desired.