Week 36 - Chili

This was a random attempt at chili. I didn't follow a recipe of any kind.

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 1 jalapeno pepper
• 1 can of tomato sauce
• 1 TBSP chili pepper
• dash of white pepper
• dash of cayenne pepper
• 1-1/2 tsp of cumin
• 1-2 cups of tomato juice
• salt and pepper to taste

This was pretty good. I think I am still waiting for that recipe that knocks my socks off. This was serviceable but not superb. I think I would like to try making it with steak next time. I also think I rely too much on chili powder. I need to build the base of flavors with different spices. I have seen chili made with beer and coffee. This perhaps is something to consider.

Overall, I will give this recipe 6.5 stars out of 10. Improvement is needed but it offers a decent base for chili.