Chili con Carne III

Ground beef and kidney beans are seasoned with garlic, oregano, cumin, and chili powder to make a chili that's packed with flavor.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 284 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, combine onion, garlic, and tomato paste. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in butter until melted. Stir in flour, oregano, cumin, chili powder, tomatoes and beef. Cook uncovered for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Stir in the beans and cook for another 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Salt and pepper to taste.