Chili con carne

Chili con carne

Ingredients/Components

• salt
• garlic powder - 1/4 tsp
• chopped onions - 1 c
• can tomato sauce - 1 oz
• oregano - 1/2 tsp
• beef broth - 1/2 c
• finely cut celery - 1 c
• 85% lean ground beef - 1 lb
• can tomatoes, cut up, with liquid - 1 oz
• small can tomato paste - 1 item
• chili powder more if desired - 1 Tbsp
• can kidney beans or more - 1 oz

How to make chili con carne:

Use a 2 1/2-quart cooking pot. Turn beef into pot, sprinkle with salt. Stir over medium heat with a blending fork until all meat changes color. Add onions and celery, mix well. Cover and cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and liquid and all seasonings, mixing well. Bring to a boil; cover. Turn heat low and simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add kidney beans and beef broth. Simmer over low heat 15 to 20 minutes.

One serving equals 3/4 cup. Each serving contains: 3 lean meat exchanges, 1 bread exchange, 1 vegetable exchange.

Recipe categories: Main dish, Beef, Chili.