Soup, Stew and Chili: Warm Soup, Stew and Chili: Chili Con Carne

Spicy beef, tomatoes and beans are featured in this warming dish.

Author: CalorieKing
Date: June 20, 2013

Serves: 4 person(s)
Yield: 4 x 1-1/4 cup servings

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

2 tsp canola oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tsp crushed garlic
485.71 g lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 can (14 oz) tomatoes, with their juice
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp Mexican chili powder, or to taste
1 Tbsp chopped parsley
1 can (14 oz) red kidney beans, drained

Directions:

Heat oil on high in a large deep skillet. Fry onion and garlic for 1 to 2 minutes.

Add beef stirring constantly until well browned. Note: Beef should be well cooked until no longer pink. Drain the fat.

Stir in remaining ingredients. When boiling, reduce to low heat, cover and simmer (cooking gently at a level where tiny bubbles rise to the surface) for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Variations:

Serve over baked potatoes, rice or in taco shells. Accompany with a salad.

Serving suggestions are not included in the nutritional analysis.