Best Chili In The Universe Recipe

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large pan.
2. Brown ground beef, onions, and garlic.
3. Add cumin and cook a minute or two more, stirring regularly.
4. Add banana peppers, jalapeños if using, and oregano and stir.
5. Add chorizo, if using.
6. Place mixture in crock pot or stockpot.
7. Add tomatoes, beans, lime juice and juice from pepper jar to pot.
8. Stir and add salt and hot sauce to taste.
9. Cook on high for 2 hours, or low for 6 hours if using a crock pot. If using the stovetop, cook on low heat, covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally..
10. Serve with shredded cheese and chopped cilantro on the side. (Some people strongly dislike cilantro, saying it tastes like soap. I happen to love it, though.)