Game Day Chili

Ingredients:

• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ yellow onion, diced
• 1 jalapeno, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 6oz tomato paste
• 1lb ground beef
• 3 tbsp Red Boat Fish Sauce
• ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 1 ½ tsp chipotle chili powder
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 28oz canned crushed red tomatoes
• 2 cup of water
• 15.5oz canned kidney beans
• Optional toppings: cheese, scallions, cilantro, jalapenos, sour cream, corn chips

Directions:

1. In a large pot or dutch oven, add neutral oil, diced onions, diced bell pepper, minced garlic, and diced jalapeno. Saute until softened, 2-3 minutes.
2. Add tomato paste and saute for a few minutes, until color darkens slightly.
3. Add in ground beef and break it apart with a spatula or meat chopper. Add in Red Boat Fish Sauce, ½ tsp salt, chili powder, chipotle chili powder, smoke paprika, brown sugar, cumin, and oregano. Mix to combine.
4. Add in canned crushed red tomatoes and water. Mix well and stir in beans.
5. Bring to a boil and reduce a simmer, covered, for 45 minutes to an hour. Stir occasionally. After an hour, uncover and simmer for another 15-30 minutes or until chili has thickened. Season with more salt to taste. Enjoy with sour cream, cheese, pickled or fresh jalapenos, cilantro, scallions, and or corn chips.