Hearty Classic Beef Chili

Ingredients

• Beef

  500 g

  $4.00

• Onions

  1 medium

  $0.22

• Garlic

  3 cloves

  $0.06

• Bell pepper

  1 medium

  $0.90

• Tinned tomatoes

  1 tin (400 g)

  $1.10

• Tomato paste

  2 tbsp

  $0.11

• Kidney beans

  1 tin (400 g)

  $1.00

• Pure Chilli Powder

  1 tbsp

  $0.12

• Cumin

  1 tsp

  $0.05

• Olive oil

  1 tbsp

  $0.10

• Salt

  1 tsp

  $0.01

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Preparation

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a heavy Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add minced beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, then drain excess fat.

3. 3

   Add diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic; cook for 5 minutes until tender.

4. 4

   Stir in chili powder, cumin, tomato paste, and salt, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add canned tomatoes and drained kidney beans along with half a cup of water.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Uncover and simmer 5 more minutes until thickened, adjusting salt to taste before serving.