Quick Chili Con Carne Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped
1 medium green pepper, cored,seeded,and chopped
1 lb lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano, crumbled
1 tsp salt
2 (15 oz) cans pinto beans

Directions:

Heat the oil in a heavy 3 quart saucepan over moderate heat for about 1 minute.
Add the onion, green pepper, beef, and garlic, and cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, for 7 or 8 minutes, or until the inion is soft and the beef has browned.
Add the tomato sauce, cumin, cayenne pepper, chili powder, oregano, and salt.
Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add 2-3 tbsp of water if the mixture becomes too thick.
Stir in the beans, cover, and simmer for 5 more minutes, or until the beans are heated through.
Serve with a green salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	196.07 Kcal (821 kJ)
Calories from fat	95.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.63g	16%
Cholesterol	46.86mg	16%
Sodium	633.67mg	26%
Potassium	406.28mg	9%
Total Carbs	7.47g	2%
Sugars	1.54g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	8%
Protein	17.25g	34%
Vitamin C	17.5mg	29%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	27.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	139.5 Kcal (584 kJ)
Calories from fat	68.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.57g	16%
Cholesterol	33.34mg	16%
Sodium	450.84mg	26%
Potassium	289.06mg	9%
Total Carbs	5.32g	2%
Sugars	1.1g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	8%
Protein	12.27g	34%
Vitamin C	12.4mg	29%
Iron	1.4mg	11%
Calcium	19.8mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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