Chili

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 medium green pepper, diced
• 1/2 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 4 ounce can diced green chilies *
• 1/4 small jalapeño, diced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 (15 ounce) cans beans (pinto, white, kidney or black)
• 1/2 pound pork or chicken

Directions

• 1. Brown ground beef with chopped onion and bell pepper in large saucepan on medium heat. Drain.
• 2. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, green chilies, jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, basil, garlic and beef broth.
• 3. Drain beans and add to mixture. Turn heat to low.
• 4. Cut pork or chicken in small chunks. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet and meat until no longer pink in center. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon and add to chili mixture.
• 5. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Servings

• Serves 6

Tips

*Mild Chili: Omit green chilies and jalapeno.