Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
2 cup tomatoes, canned
1 each garlic clove, minced
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 dash cayenne
1 dash paprika
1 can kidney beans (medium can)
Directions
Pan fry ground beef, onion and green pepper in skillet until meat is
brown. Drain fat. Add remaining ingredients except beans and bring to
a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until thick (about 1 hour).
Stir in beans and heat. For dried kidney beans - use 1/2 lb (for
standard serving size). Wash, and cover with boiling water. Cook 2
minutes and remove from heat. Soak for 1 hour then bring to a boil,
reduce heat and simmer till tender.
Servings: 5 servings
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Categories: Chili; Meat; Mexican
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