Chili

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There's stuff going on in my life right now, but instead of talking about that I'll give you a recipe for chili. This is for people (like me!) who don't know how to cook much, and hopefully it will give you the confidence to try more. Note that all amounts here are approximate. Feel free to modify this after the first time you make it.

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Looks tasty--the churizo idea is especially interesting. (Do you happen to know how different the soyrizo flavor is from regular meatetarian churizo?) Thanks for the idea!

Garlic actually doesn't need as much sauteing as onion does; I might actually recommend that one saute the onions until they turn clear (maybe even start to show some golden brown...), and then add the garlic. Stir it in and continue sauteing for about another 30, 45 seconds (until the garlic gets fragrant), and then throw the spices on top (or the beans and tomatoes, as per your preference).

And: I've been experimenting with different "secret ingredients" to try and create the perfect batch of chili...Lately, I've been getting some good results by throwing 1 cup (8 oz.) of flat beer into the mix.

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My brother says the churizo tastes about the same, and it definitely adds more flavor to the chili than regular (or substitution) meat.

He has a nice spice mix/rub which involves some smoked salt, and that tasted really good too. He also uses powdered dried chili peppers rather than your standard crap-laden chili powder, but I wanted this recipe to be easy-- something pretty much anyone can whip up.

I'll try your suggestion of waiting on the garlic next time. (Incidentally, my body tends to retain the garlic flavor/aroma, so I prefer to use less so I'm not tasting it for the next few days.)