Chili Con Carne

Submitted by HisPixie

"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: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• 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.