3lbs of ground beef
2 cans of roasted diced tomatos
1 can of black beans
1 can of pinto beans
1 can of light red kidney beans
1 can of dark red kidney beans
2 28oz cans of tomato sauce
2 cans of diced green chilis
1 medium white onion
2 jalapenos
diced garlic
salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder to taste
Then the most important step, SET IT AND FORGET IT!
Canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Toss them in a food processor and add as much to your chili as you can handle. They're not murderously spicy but they add some kick and a nice smoky quality.