If you like heat, reach for the cayenne or some hot sauce. In most cases, using canned tomato sauce and beans, plus leaving the lid off to simmer, will give you a ready pot of chili in 30 to 40 ...

Heat the oven to 375 F with a rack in the middle position. To prepare the chili, place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the ground beef and ...