Chili con Carne

When you live on a farm or ranch with a lot of other people, sometimes you are asked to make a meal for everyone on short notice. One of the EASIEST things to make is chili. I went to my trusty Taste of Home catalog and made this recipe:

I got A LOT of compliments on it, and will definitely be making this recipe again!

Chili con Carne

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 3/4 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup diced green chilies 
• 2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

• In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, chili powder, oregano, salt if desired, cumin and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Yield: 2 servings.

 

**Since I was cooking for a lot of people, I quadrupled the recipe.**

**I served it with Jiffy corn bread muffins, and topped it with grated cheddar cheese and sour cream**