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Chili Con Carne Recipe

Chili Con Carne

Cool and comforting, there's nothing like the smell of fresh ground spices heating up on a winter night. The perfect dinner for when you want something filling but not too heavy (or spicy!).
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 green pepper seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 pounds coarsely ground lean beef
  • 2 cups kidney beans soaked overnight
  • 1 jar Newman's Own Sockarooni or Marinara Pasta Sauce
  • 2-3 cups water
  • 2-3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 can 8 ounces corn
  • sour cream for garnish
  • lime wedges for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Saute onion, garlic and green pepper in oil until soft. Add beef and brown.
  • Add kidney beans, pasta sauce, water, chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Simmer, uncovered, 1 hour, stirring frequently.
  • Add celery and corn; simmer 1 hour.
  • Garnish with sour cream and lime wedges.

Notes

Substitution: Use 3 cups cooked rice for meat to make vegetarian chili.
Keyword chili, Chili Con Carne