Warm-up with a bowl of my Mom's Chili and our Bacon Cheddar & Chive Corn Muffins.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1lb.ground beef
3T.vegetable oil or butter
1lg.onionchopped
1green bell pepperchopped
1red bell pepperchopped
1clovegarlicchopped
2(14 oz.) candiced tomatoes
2(16 oz.) canchili or kidney beansrinsed and drained
1tsp.cumin
1tsp.chili powder
2tsp.salt
1/2tsp.pepper
sour creamgarnish
Shredded cheddar cheesegarnish
Chopped green onionsgarnish
Instructions
In a large pot, over medium heat, brown hamburger; drain and set aside.
In the same pan sauté onions, peppers, and garlic in oil or butter until tender. Add hamburger, tomatoes, beans, and spices, cover and simmer over low heat for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and green onions.
Cook's Note: I like to add 1/4 -1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper for added heat!