Potluck Chili

Nothing beats a big pot of chili on a cool night in October.  Well, it's October but it's in the nineties most days here in Abuja.  That didn't stop me from cooking up a delicious pot of chili.  I turned the a/c down while I cooked it so I could at least pretend it was cool outside. Regardless of the temperature, the chili is delicious.  I am typing this up thinking about the leftover chili that I'm having for dinner tonight.  And I can't wait!!

2 tablespoons oil
1 med red onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic chopped
1lb ground beef
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon oregano
1 small can tomato paste
1 can drained black beans
2 cups chicken broth
3 cans plum tomatoes

In a large pot over medium heat, cook onions in oil.  Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.  Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Once browned, drain fat if needed.  Add spices (chili powders, cumin, and oregano) and stir for about a minute.  Next add the tomato paste and stir to combine and let cook for another minute. Add the black beans, broth, and tomatoes and let simmer for about 1 1/2 hours. Season with more salt and pepper as needed.