Chili Con Carne

Mom's Recipe

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  ground chuck or 1 1⁄2 lbs  ground round
• 2  medium onions, sliced
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1  cup water
• 1  beef bouillon cube
• 1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans
• 2  tablespoons green peppers or 2  tablespoons  red peppers, diced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 2  teaspoons oregano
• 2  teaspoons chili powder or 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 1  bay leaf

Directions

1. Combine first 2 ingredients in Dutch oven. Brown meat; drain fat. Add remaining ingredients; stir to blend. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf.