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; 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped; 1 medium green pepper, cored,seeded,and chopped; 1 lb lean ground beef; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped
1 medium green pepper, cored,seeded,and chopped
1 lb lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon salt
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained

1
Heat the oil in a heavy 3 quart saucepan over moderate heat for about 1 minute.
2
Add the onion, green pepper, beef, and garlic, and cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, for 7 or 8 minutes, or until the inion is soft and the beef has browned.
3
Add the tomato sauce, cumin, cayenne pepper, chili powder, oregano, and salt.
4
Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Add 2-3 tbsp of water if the mixture becomes too thick.
6
Stir in the beans, cover, and simmer for 5 more minutes, or until the beans are heated through.
7
Serve with a green salad.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped, 1 medium green pepper, cored,seeded,and chopped, 1 lb lean ground beef, 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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