Diane's Cheap and Easy Chili |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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An easy, flexible weeknight recipe. Increase/decrease chili powder and chilies to suit your taste. Great with grated cheese or diced avocado. Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef |
1 onion, chopped |
1/2 bell pepper, chopped |
1 tablespoon bottled garlic |
3 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans (or red, black, or a mix, your choice, undrained) |
1 (7 ounce) can canned diced green chiles |
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes |
1 tablespoon chili powder |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 -2 teaspoon sugar |
1 dash worcestershire sauce |
salt and pepper |
louisiana hot sauce, to taste |
Directions:
1. Crumble ground beef into hot 3-4 qt dutch oven or suitable pot over medium high heat. When browned, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent.
2. Add beans (undrained), chiles, tomatoes and spices. Return to boil and reduce heat to simmer.
3. Simmer 20 minutes to blend flavors. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
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