Cumin Chili Beef And Bean Recipes Stew Recipes

Ingredients

1 1/2 tbsp. Cooking oil

1 onion

1 green bell pepper

3 cloves garlic

1 1/2 lb. ground beef

3 c. canned whole tomatoes with their juice (one 28-ounce can)

2 tbsp. tomato paste

1 tbsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper

1 c. drained and rinsed canned pinto or kidney beans (one 15-ounce can)

Preparation

Step 1In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook, stirring, until the vegetables start to soften, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to moderate. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring, until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.Step 2Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, salt and black pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes. Add the beans and simmer, partially covered, until the vegetables are tender and the chili thickened, about 5 minutes longer.Step 3Variation: Add one ten-ounce package of frozen corn, thawed, to the chili along with the beans.Step 4Wine Recommendation: Red zinfandel is just made for chili because it’s as flavorful and fun as chili is. If you choose to make the dish spicy with cayenne, the ripe fruity character of zinfandel can even cool the heat.