Chili *** (fdgn81e)

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsLean ground beef
1tablespoonButter or margarine
1eachMed onion; finely chopped
1eachMedium green or red pepper*
16ouncesCan kidney beans, drained
16ouncesCan tomatoes**
8ouncesCan tomato sauce
1eachClove garlic; minced
1eachSmall bay leaf
½teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonPepper
¼teaspoonCumin
¼teaspoonDried basil
¼teaspoonCrushed oregano leaves

Directions

2-3 t chili powder *Finely chopped **drained, cut into bite size pieces In a heavy pot melt butter. Crumble meat into pot. Cook a few minutes until meat is no longer pink. Remove. To the pot, add onion and pepper. Cook a few minutes, stirring, until vegetables are soft.

Add meat. Stir to combine. Add remaining ingredients. Heat to a boil.Reduce heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, at least 45 minutes.

Remove bay leaf. Serve immediately. FROM: JACQUELINE HLAVATY (FDGN81E)