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Chili con Carne

Chili con Carne

1 hr 30 minServes 6$49.76

Ground beef is browned with onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeño, then simmered with chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, beef broth, and kidney beans until thick.

Ingredients

  • 900 gGround beef (80/20)Buy 1 package
  • 1 tbspVegetable oilBuy 1 bottle
  • 1Yellow onionchoppedBuy 0.32 lb
  • 1Green bell pepperchopped
  • 4 clovesGarlicmincedBuy 1 head
  • 30 gJalapeño peppersseeded and mincedBuy 0.07 lb
  • 3 tbspChili powderBuy 1 jar
  • 1 tbspGround cuminBuy 1 jar
  • 1 tspDried oreganoBuy 1 jar
  • 2 tbspTomato pasteBuy 1 can
  • 29 ozCanned diced tomatoestwo cans, with juiceBuy 2 cans
  • 31 ozCanned red kidney beanstwo cans, drained and rinsedBuy 2 cans
  • 1 cupBeef brothBuy 1 carton
  • 1 tspTable saltBuy 1 canister
  • 1 cupCheddar cheese (optional)shredded, for servingBuy 1 package
  • ½ cupSour cream (optional)for servingBuy 1 tub

Method

  1. Brown the beef in the oil in a heavy pot, breaking it up; spoon off excess fat.

  2. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeño and cook until soft, about 6 minutes.

  3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and tomato paste for 1 minute.

  4. Add the tomatoes, broth, and salt and simmer, partly covered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. Add the kidney beans and simmer 15 minutes more; serve with cheddar and sour cream if using.