[Verse] Down in the kitchen, the stove's burnin' bright, Got my cast iron ready, gonna cook it up right. The secret's in the simmer, the spice, and the flame, Every pot's a story, no two are the same. [Chorus] Smoking hot chili, it'll warm up your soul, A bowl full of fire, let the good times roll. From the first slow stir to the final taste, It's a labor of love, ain't no time to waste. [Verse] Start with some beef, ground or in chunks, Brown it real good, don’t leave any funk. Toss in onions and garlic to sizzle and sweat, The base of the flavor, the best you'll get. [Monologue] Now listen close, I'll share my recipe true, For smoking hot chili that'll stick to you: Two pounds of beef, browned up nice, A big ol’ onion, chopped, that’ll suffice. Four cloves of garlic, minced just right, Add a can of tomatoes, crushed and tight. A can of kidney beans, one of black, Two tablespoons of chili powder, keep it on track. A teaspoon of cumin, a pinch of cayenne, Salt and pepper to taste, stir with your hand. Simmer it low for an hour or two, Let the flavors marry, and you'll know what to do. [Chorus] Smoking hot chili, it'll warm up your soul, A bowl full of fire, let the good times roll. From the first slow stir to the final taste, It's a labor of love, ain't no time to waste. [Verse] Serve it up steaming with cornbread on the side, Or a handful of crackers, your call, your pride. Top it with cheddar, a dollop of cream, That smoking hot chili, it's the cook’s best dream.
