Chili Con Carne

I first made this in May 2004 because I didn't have a dry chili seasoning mix. It was excellent and easy. My husband adds crushed red pepper to his bown. This is my standard chili recipe now.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2  lbs ground beef
• 2  cups onions, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves
• 3 1⁄2 cups kidney beans, drained
• 2  cups tomato sauce
• 2  cups salsa (1 jar Ortega salsa)
• 3  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  tablespoon ground cumin
• 1  tablespoon dried oregano
• 2  teaspoons salt

Directions

1. Heat vegetable oil in skillet.
2. Add beef, onions and garlic; cook until no longer pink. Drain.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low, cover and cook for one hour (I've been content with 15 minutes).
4. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, if desired, and serve.