Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 beef bouillon cubes
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder (or to taste)
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans red kidney beans

Method

  • Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook until tender; add beef and garlic.
  • Cook, breaking up beef with a wooden spoon, just until meat has lost its pink color.
  • Stir in cumin, oregano and salt; cook 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes and water.
  • With a wooden spoon, break up whole tomatoes into chunks.
  • Add bouillon cubes and chili powder.
  • Bring to a simmer, breaking up any remaining chunks of meat.
  • Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring once.
  • Stir in beans.
  • Cook uncovered 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Taste and add more salt and chili powder if desired.
  • Heat 3 to 5 minutes longer if additional chili powder is added.