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Chili Con Carne

By Diana Rattray, About.com

At a Glance
Course : Entree, Lunch
Special : Easy
Type of Prep : Fry, Sauté, Simmer
Cuisine : U.S. Regional
Occasion : Fall, Family Dinner, Halloween, Party, Potluck, Superbowl
 
Recipe for chili con carne, with ground beef round, tomatoes, red beans, chili powder, peppers, and other seasonings.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) red kidney beans or small red beans, drained
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, quartered, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pound ground round
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes
  • 1 can mild green chile peppers
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno chile pepper, optional
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • dash cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • dash ground cloves
  • 1 small bay leaf

PREPARATION:

Prepare beans unless using cans. Rinse dry beans, cover with cold water, and let soak overnight. Drain, transfer to a large saucepan, and cover with fresh water. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, or until tender. Drain.

In a large skillet, brown the onion, pepper, and ground beef in oil. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, peppers, and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 1 1.2 hours, adding a little water if needed to keep from sticking. Check and stir frequently. Add the cooked or canned beans and heat through.
Serves 6.

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