Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb extra lean ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

  • In a large saucepan, cook ground beef, garlic and onion over medium heat, stirring until beef is browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • Stir tomatoes with liquid, broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper into beef mixture.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
  • Add pinto beans and salt.
  • Cook stirring, for 15 minutes longer.
  • note: The flavor of the chili actually improves once the ingredients blend making this the perfect do-ahead meal.
  • Refrigerate chili until ready to use, then reheat over low heat.