Chili con Carne

Ingredients

• 500 g ground beef
• 400 g kidney beans (canned, drained)
• 400 g canned diced tomatoes
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Steps

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. 2Cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened (4 min).
3. 3Add ground beef and brown, breaking it apart (5-7 min). Drain excess fat.
4. 4Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
5. 5Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
6. 6Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook 30 minutes.
7. 7Add kidney beans and simmer uncovered 15 more minutes until thickened.
8. 8Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, and cornbread.