Simple beef and salsa chili
4 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | tablespoons | Olive oil; divided 1-1 |
| 2 | pounds | Beef; cubed |
| 1 | medium | Onion; chopped |
| 2 | cups | Salsa; red, chunky |
| 1 | can | (8oz) tomato sauce |
| 2 | Beef bouillon cube | |
| 2 | cups | Water |
| 3 | tablespoons | Chili powder |
| 1 | teaspoon | Ground cumin |
| 1 | teaspoon | Oregano |
| Cayenne; to taste | ||
| Salt; to taste | ||
Directions
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a skillet and cook the beef until lightly browned.
Remove the meat with a slotted spoon. Discard the greasy cooking fluids.
Heat the remaining 1 Tbsp oil in the skillet and saut'e the onion 5 minutes.
Put the beef, onion, salsa, and tomato sauce in a large saucepan. Dissolve the bouillon cubes in 2 cups hot water and add to the chili. Add the chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Bring to a boil,reduce heat and simmer until meat is tender, about 1½ hours. Stir occasionaly, adding water if needed. If desired, add cayenne and salt to taste.
NOTES : If you like beans with your chili, add 1 can baked beans.
Recipe by: "Real Chili" cookbook Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1049 by "The stunty w/big axe." <jeffries@...> on Jan 28, 1998