Chili Con Carne

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean beef, cut into small cubes (such as sirloin)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
• salt

Recipe

• 1 brown beef in oil in a large dutch oven or deep skillet.
• 2 add onion and green pepper. cook until onion is soft & translucent. add garlic & stir.
• 3 add remaining ingredients except beans & salt. bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes. remove bay leaf.
• 4 drain beans & add to pot. add salt to taste. simmer for another 15 minutes.
• 5 serve in bowls with grated cheddar cheese on top (optional).
• 6 can substitute kidney or other beans & also use ground beef instead of sirloin if desired.
• 7 enjoy!