Down Home Chili Recipe

• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 lb lean grnd beef
• 2 c. minced yellow onions
• 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
• 2 Tbsp. chili pwdr
• 1 tsp Emeril's Original Essence (see Bayou Blast recipe)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp grnd cumin
• 1/4 tsp grnd black pepper
• 1 can whole peeled tomatoes - (15 ounce)
• 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 c. water
• 1 1/2 c. shredded mild cheddar (optional)

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