Chili Con Carne

Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 lb dried pinto bean
• 6 cups water
• 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup green pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef broth, undiluted
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano, crushed
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (optional)
• cheddar cheese, shredded
• sour cream
• avocado, peeled and diced
• green onion, sliced

Recipe

• 1 sort and wash the beans; place in a large dutch oven. cover with water 2 inches above the beans; let soak for 8 hours.
• 2 drain the beans; add 6 cups of water. bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. drain the beans, reserving 2 1/2 cups liquid. set beans and liquid aside.
• 3 cook the ground chuck, onion, green pepper, garlic, and chopped jalapenos (if using) in a skillet until the meat is browned, stirring to crumble the meat; drain well.
• 4 stir in the tomatoes and the remaining ingredients. bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• 5 stir in the reserved beans and liquid. cover and simmer an additional 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.