Best Chili Recipe

Step 1

In a dutch oven or large stock pot brown the ground beef over medium heat.  About halfway through the browning process add the onion. Drain any excess grease.  Reduce heat to low and add garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and onion powder.  Cook for 1 minute; stirring constantly.

Step 2

Stir in the brown sugar, beef broth, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, green chiles, chopped chipotle pepper and adobo sauce.

Step 3

Simmer for 45-60 minutes; stirring frequently.  Salt and pepper to taste.