Mike's Fantastic Chili Con Carne With Beans
Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
- 2 medium onions
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (6 ounce) can Italian-style tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 1 (40 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
- 1⁄2 whole green bell pepper, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1⁄2 cup cold water
- 3 tablespoons tequila (optional)
Directions
- Combine the ground beef and onions in a kettle until meat is brown.
- Drain fat.
- Then add the remaining ingredients, except for the flour and 1/2 cup of water.
- Stir to blend.
- Cover and simmer for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally.
- When done, mix the 3 tbsp of flour with the 1/2 cup of cold water into the chili, mixing well until desired thickness.
- Remove bay leaf and enjoy.
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