Name: Chili Con Carne
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 3 large cloves garlic, chopped; 2-1/2 pounds beef, either ground or chopped into bite sized pieces (or turkey); 2 28-ounce cans Italian style tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped; 1 12-ounce can tomato paste; salt to taste; 1/4 cup pure chili powder, preferably hot; 3 bay leaves; 1-1/2 tablespoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 cups beef broth; 3 cups cooked kidney beans (2 cans, drained)

1

Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet.

2

Add the onion and cook over medium heat for , or until it has softened.

3

Add the garlic and cook briefly.

4

Add the meat and cook over moderately high heat until the pieces have browned.

5

Add all remaining ingredients except beans.

6

Stir, bring to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer.

7

Cook for .

8

Add the beans.

9

Cook for another , or until the chili is thick and most of the liquid has been absorbed.

10

Makes 8 servings

Chili Con Carne

Ronnie's Notes

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