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Easy chilli con carne recipe

Another great chili con carne recipe, using various spices, fresh tomatoes, salsa, tomato sauce and chili beans instead of red kidney beans
Preparation time: 10 minutes, Cooking time: 90 minutes, Serves: 0 

Ingredients

Olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped

2 lb ground beef

Spices
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 jalapeno chili, finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp sweet paprica
1 tsp black pepper

1 can chopped tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
1 can mild salsa
1 can tomato sauce

1 large can chili beans in gravy

Salt to taste

Directions

In a large dutch oven add the olive oil and saute the onions, celery and green onions for about 10 minutes, stirring often.

Add the beef and cook until brown.

Add the spices and jalapeno chili and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, salsa and tomato sauce and simmer, over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.

Stir in the chili beans and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occationally. Taste and adjust with salt, if required.

Serve with sour cream and fresh coriander.
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