Chili Con Carne
Spicy beef, tomatoes and beans are featured in this warming dish.
Serves: 4 person(s) Change
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 35 mins
Yield: 4 x 1-1/4 cup servings
Ingredients
- 2 tsp canola oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp crushed garlic
- 17 oz 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.