Karen's Chili Con Carne Soup

A touch of brown sugar and vinegar bring out the spice in this easy chili con carne filled with ground beef, tomatoes, and a trio of beans.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 407 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 cup diced onions
• 1 (16 ounce) can navy beans, with juice
• 1 (16 ounce) can red chili beans in sauce
• 0.5 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
• 0.5 cup diced celery
• 0.25 cup light brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, navy beans, chili beans, black beans, green bell pepper, celery, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until thick, at least 1 hour.