Chili Con Carnie

Chili con carne is a great chili recipe that can be served on its own or over pasta or rice for an even heartier winter meal. Garnish with a spoonful of sour cream or shredded cheese.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb lean ground beef   #22375
• 1 can black beans, drained   #01520
• 1 can red kidney beans, drained   #00540
• 2 cups cooked pinto beans   #02136
• 15 ounces tomato sauce   #00735
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes   #00718
• 15 oz can green chiles
• 6 cloves garlic, minced   #87135
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped   #87023
• 1 med. jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 1 large onion, chopped   #87040
• 2 tbsp olive oil   #13731
• 3 tbsp chili powder   #13900
• 1 1/2 tbsp. brown sugar   #09603
• 3 tsp dried oregano   #14015
• 2 1/2 tbsp. ground cumin   #13938
• 1/8 tsp ground allspice   #13850
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon   #13920

DIRECTIONS

• Place oil in a large stockpot and heat to medium heat.  Add ground beef, and cook while stirring until the meat just loses its red color.
• Add green chiles, garlic, red bell pepper, jalapeno, and onion to the meat.  Saute until the onions are translucent.
• Stir in chili powder, brown sugar, oregano, cumin, allspice, and cloves,  Add tomatoes and tomato sauce.  Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
• Add black beans, pinto beans, and cannellini.  Cook for an additional 30 minutes.