Gluten Free Chili

Can someone tell me why it's 50 degrees in May?  Arkansas just can't make up it's mind when it comes to weather.  So, when it's rainy and dreary outside, I usually want something warm and toasty.  Matthew's momma (once again) makes a mean batch of chili.  It's super easy too.  We serve ours with sour cream, shredded cheese, and jalapeños.  Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS: 

1 ¾ lb. ground round or sirloin

2 medium onions, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced (I use the kind in the jar that is already minced, Spice world brand, it’s GF!!!)

(1) 29 oz. can tomato sauce (HUNTS is GF)

(1) 15 oz. cans tomato sauce  (HUNTS is GF)

(1) 15 oz. can of diced tomatoes (HUNTS is GF)

1 can rotel

½ cup of water (I usually put a little water in each tomato sauce can after emptying them in to get the rest of the sauce out….does that make sense….it probably equals ½ cup!!)

2 TBS chili powder

1 TBS Cumin

1 milk chocolate kiss (I use Hersheys)

 (1) 15 oz. can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed (I use cannellini beans by Bush’s.  they are a white kidney bean, they are GF)

(1) 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed (I uses Bush’s for GF)

Shredded cheddar cheese (or a cheddar/Monterey Jack blend)

 -  chop onions 

to me this is the worst part.  Here's a tip.  

Take a piece of bread and slip it in two.  Hold a piece of bread with your lips while you cut the onion.  You won't cry.  I promise.  DO NOT, i repeat DO NOT, turn the bread in your mouth if it gets soggy.  Instead use the second half and throw the first half away.  You will look like a fool, but it will change your life when it comes to cutting onions.  

- Cook the meat, onions, garlic in a large pot over med. high heat and drain off grease.

- Return the mixture to pot.

- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, rotel, water, chili powder, cumin, and the magic chocolate kiss ingredient J. Don't forget the kiss!!! 

- Bring to a slow boil and then turn down heat and simmer on low for 30 minutes (or even longer if you want)

- Add beans and cook until heated.

- Sprinkle cheese on top .....and green Tabasco sauce, if desired.

P.S.  This makes a lot and freezes well…..for another cold night!