Simple Ground Beef Chili with a Spicy Relish Twist!

Yields: (Depends on the size of your bowls)

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels (or drained canned corn)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Alexandra's Pikliz Spicy Pepper Relish
• Shredded cheese (amount to your preference)
• Chopped onion (amount to your preference)
• Chopped cilantro (amount to your preference)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and brown it, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the diced tomatoes (undrained) and kidney beans to the pot with the browned beef.
3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Add the frozen corn kernels (or drained canned corn) and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until heated through.
6. While the chili simmers, prepare your toppings: shred cheese, chop onion, and chop cilantro.

Spicy Relish Twist:

• If you want a spicy kick, stir in Alexandra's Pikliz Spicy Pepper Relish after simmering for 25 minutes. Taste and adjust the amount based on your desired heat level.

Serve and Enjoy!

1. Divide the chili among serving bowls.
2. Top with shredded cheese, chopped onion, and chopped cilantro as desired.

Tips:

• For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans with a potato masher before adding them to the pot.
• Feel free to experiment with other spices or vegetables you may have on hand. Diced bell peppers, diced green chile, or a splash of Worcestershire sauce are popular additions.
• If the chili seems too thick, you can add a little water or broth to thin it out to your desired consistency.