Heat olive oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Add beef and simmer. Add onion, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and red pepper flakes. Continue to stir. When beef is 3/4 cooked, add one can of beans.

Did you (reluctantly) turn on your furnace this past week? I did, too, which indicates it’s probably time to snuggle up for winter. It also means it’s time to brush up on your chili recipe repertoire ...