Simple beef and salsa chili

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil; divided 1-1
2poundsBeef; cubed
1mediumOnion; chopped
2cupsSalsa; red, chunky
1can(8oz) tomato sauce
2Beef bouillon cube
2cupsWater
3tablespoonsChili powder
1teaspoonGround cumin
1teaspoonOregano
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