Tom Otto’s 5-ingredient Chili

On a cold, rainy day in Abilene, Kansas, Barry mixed up a batch of Tom Otto’s Chili. Tom made a big batch of his recipe on another cold, rainy February day and then hosted an informal gathering at his condo in New Braunfels, Texas. Tom's  chili really hit the spot and he told us, “The recipe is really easy.” With just five ingredients, it really is easy and it's hearty flavor comes from the slow simmering of seasoned chili beans and tomatoes. 

Tom Otto’s 5-ingredient Chili
l lb. ground beef (we used lean)
1 diced onion
1 (15.5 oz.) can kidney beans
2 (15.5 oz.) cans chili beans (mild or medium)
1 (10 oz.) can Rotel® tomatoes w/green chili, original
(Kosher salt as needed -- we added a little salt partway through the cooking period) 

1. Brown ground beef and onions, drain if needed. Break up ground beef as it cooks.
   
2. Then add rest of ingredients.
   
3. Simmer 4-6 hours. Taste and add salt if needed.
   

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Tom Otto’s 5-ingredient Chili
l lb. ground beef (we used lean)
1 diced onion
1 (15.5 oz.) can kidney beans
2 (15.5 oz.) cans chili beans (mild or medium)
1 (10 oz.) can Rotel® tomatoes w/green chili, original
(Kosher salt as needed -- we added a little salt partway through the cooking period) 

1. Brown ground beef and onions, drain if needed. Break up ground beef as it cooks.
2. Then add rest of ingredients.
3. Simmer 4-6 hours. Taste and add salt if needed.