Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, lean
  • 1 large onions chopped
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce
  • 26 ounces tomato puree (passata)
  • 6 tablespoons hot chili peppers
  • 3 each garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon mexican oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pint sour cream
  • 30 ounces red kidney beans

Method

  • Break up and fry beef, drain off any grease.
  • Place the meat in a 4-guart pot with tomato sauce.
  • Fry the chopped onions until soft, but not brown, and add to pot.
  • Coarsely chop the tomatoes and add them to pot, togeather with tomato puree, the garlic and spices.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, and then simmer it, uncovered, uncovered, for at least 30 minutes, adding water if necessary.
  • Add beans, (if you must) and simmer for additional 15 minutes.
  • Serve with a spoonful of sour cream on top.
  • Note: Canned or frozen corn can always added with bean together if desired.