Texas-Style Chili with Apple Smoked Cheddar | Culinary Butterfly

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 if available)
• 2 small onions, chopped
• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for a spicier flavor)
• 2 15 ounce cans black beans, drained
• 2 15 ounce cans pinto beans, drained
• 2 15 ounce can tomato sauce
• 2 15 ounce cans diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon corn starch
• Limes, for squeezing into chili
• Apple smoked cheddar, shredded (Red Apple Cheese Brand)
• 8 tablespoons chopped cilantro