Chili Con Carne

By Katecooks

This is a kid friendly version. Lots of flavor of chili, but no heat!

Goes nicely with some warm corn bread

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 pkg mild flavor dry taco seasoning
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 1lb can tomatoes broken up (can use flavored tomatoes in cans)
• 1 1lb can red, dark kidney beans,drained
• 1 8oz can tomato sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1-2 bay leaves
• grated cheese (optional)
• sour cream (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1.In heavy pot, cook onion and garlic till translucent.
2. Add meat until lightly browned, drain
3. Add all other ingredients
4. Cover and simmer for 1 hour
5. Remove bay leaves before serving
6. Top with shredded cheese and a dopple of sour cream

Makes 4-6 services