I have really been wanting to like chili. I don’t mind the flavor or the meat, but the beans and tomato chunks scare me. I’ve been watching the Pioneer Woman’s cooking show, and I decided to make her chili, put on my big girl pants, and just try it! So I did, and I liked it (as long as there were fritos in every bite)! Next time, I would substitute another can of pinto beans for the kidney beans. They are just so much less noticeable for a girl who is not so sure about beans. I did like the addition of the masa flour mixed with water at the end. It made it taste richer and creamier. Here is her recipe:

Ingredients
2 pounds Ground Chuck
3 cloves Garlic, Minced (optional)
1 can (12 To 14 Ounce) Tomato Sauce
1 can (10 Ounce) Ro-tel (diced Tomatoes And Chilies)
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Oregano
1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder (more To Taste)
1 can (14-ounce) Kidney Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1 can (14-ounce) Pinto Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1/4 cup Masa (corn Flour) Or Regular Corn Meal
1/2 cup Warm Water
Individual Bags Of Fritos
Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Diced Red Onion (Optional)

Preparation Instructions
Brown ground chuck with garlic in a pot over medium-high heat. Add tomato sauce, Rotel, salt, oregano, cumin, and chili powder. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Add drained and rinsed beans. Stir to combine, then cover and simmer for another 20 minutes.
Mix masa with water, then add to the chili. Stir to combine and simmer for a final 10 to 15 minutes.