Simple Chili Con Carne

A simple and delicious dish made with kidney beans, bell peppers and tomatoes. Can be used as a side or be the main course itself.
Yield
8 servingsPrep
20 minCook
20 minReady
40 minIngredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
1 | pound | ground beef |
|
1 | cup |
onions
chopped |
|
1 | cup |
green bell peppers
chopped |
|
2 | cups |
tomatoes
canned |
|
1 |
garlic cloves
minced |
*
|
|
2 | teaspoons | chili powder |
|
1 | teaspoon | salt |
|
1 | dash | cayenne pepper |
*
|
1 | dash | paprika |
*
|
1 | can | kidney beans, canned |
*
|
Directions
Pan fry ground beef, onion and green pepper in skillet until meat is brown. Drain fat. Add remaining ingredients except beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until thick (about 1 hour). Stir in beans and heat.
For dried kidney beans - use ½ lb (for standard serving size). Wash, and cover with boiling water. Cook 2 minutes and remove from heat. Soak for 1 hour then bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender.
Serve warm with some grated cheddar cheese on top if needed.
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