This contest inspired me to make my favorite dish today.
I have a small family of 3, so meals are small with exception of when I cook my chili. The reason to make such a huge amount is because everyone takes double portions and comes back for more. I make more than enough to guarantee leftovers. Even then, it is gone by the next day. Store bought chili has too many beans, not enough meat, and no fresh onions and tomatoes. I basically take my favorite canned chili and add lots of meat, tomatoes, and onions to it.
I start by slightly sautéing diced onions and slightly cooking fresh diced and canned diced tomatoes.
Put the tomatoes and onions together and add chili powder. This is the base. add a little salt and continue putting chili powder until the base taste just right. Next, add favorite store bought chili.
Cook some high quality lean ground meat and strain. Finally add the cooked meat to the chili and simmer.
My family likes adding rice to the chili. Pictured here with short grain brown rice.