Quick Chili Con Carne Recipe

Name: Quick Chili Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (optional); 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon crushed oregano leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup sugar (or less to taste); 1 (16 ounce) can of red chili beans (undrained); 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans (drained)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (optional)
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon crushed oregano leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sugar (or less to taste)
1 (16 ounce) can of red chili beans (undrained)
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans (drained)

1
Saute ground beef, onion, green pepper and garlic cloves in dutch oven.
2
Add rest of ingredients, with the exception of the beans. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add small amount of water if mixture becomes too thick. Start with less than 1/4 C of sugar and add to sweetness preference.
3
Stir in beans, (may use all kidney beans, red and black beans, whatever you prefer).
4
If making ahead, transfer to crockpot and place on lowest setting to keep warm. You may also let cool and warm for next day.
5
Optional: Top with shredded cheese, sour cream and corn chips!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (optional), 1 lb ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Quick Chili Con Carne falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Chili Con Carne

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