Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Weeknight Chili


Ingredients:

1 pound mixed ground beef, browned and drained
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper diced
2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
 1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes
Ground cumin
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Shredded cheddar, sour cream, chopped green onions, for garnish

Directions:

In a skillet brown ground beef, drain and set aside.

Spray large pot with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the onion, red pepper, and saute briefly. Stir in the diced and whole tomatoes. Add cumin, to taste, and cook for about 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the beans, browned meat, and chili seasoning. Partially cover, and let simmer for 4 hours.

Serve with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions.