Chili con Carne

Ingredients

• •3 lbs hamburger
• •3 T vegetable oil
• •1 c onion (coarsely chopped)
• •2 T garlic (minced)
• •4 T chili powder
• •1 tsp oregano
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •1 tsp red chili pepper
• •6 oz can tomato paste
• •4 c beef stock
• •1 tsp salt
• •black pepper
• •1 can black beans
• •1 can pinto beans
• •1 can kidney beans
• •7 oz can fire-roasted diced green chilies
• •1 can petite diced tomatoes in juice
• •Sour cream
• •shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Heat oil in large stock pot. Cook hamburger on high heat in oil. Stir until meat is browned. Add onion & garlic, sauté for 4-5 minutes, stir frequently.
2. Add chili powder, oregano, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Add the tomato paste, pour in the beef stock and mix all ingredients together with a large spoon. Add salt & pepper. Bring to a boil, stir occasionally.
3. Rinse & drain beans under cold water in a strainer. Add drained beans, green chilies and petite diced tomatoes to chili and reduce heat to simmer on low 60-90 minutes.
4. Serve with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese as optional toppings