Hominy Chili

Here's an example of making the same old chili into a new dish.

Hominy Chili

serves 4

extra virgin olive oil

1 small onion

1 pound ground beef

1 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons chili seasoning blend (recipe follows)

1 cup hominy (from a can, drained)

8 ounces tomato sauce

16 ounces water

15 ounces beans (I used red kidney beans)

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute onion in olive oil until transparent; add ground beef. Cook, stirring often, until browned. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Cover (use foil if you don't have a lid that fits) and cook 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to marry.

Serve piping hot in bowls.

Chili Seasoning Blend

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon paprika

1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

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