Chili Beans

Submitted by Chef #1800081256

"Chili beans with beef recipe"

 

• Ready In: 3hrs
• Ingredients: 19
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 medium sweet onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 3 tablespoons dark chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons light olive oil
• water
• salt

directions

1. In a large pot saute onion, garlic, and green pepper in olive oil over medium heat until tender, then add diced tomatoes and continue cooking until tomatoes are tender. Then add chicken broth, tomato sauce, and dry ingredients and continue stirring. Add water as needed to desired consistency.
2. At the same time on a different burner, preheat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Then brown ground beef in manageable batches, searing each side before crumbling. Drain, add to pot, and continue stirring. Add more water as needed.
3. Add beans and continue stirring until chili comes to a light boil. Then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer. Salt to taste.