Mellow Chili

By á-830

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 (28 oz) can tomatoes, chopped (reserve juice)
• 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
• 6 ounces water (use tomato paste can to measure)
• 2 (15 oz) cans red kidney beans, rinsed
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Brown ground beef and onion in Dutch oven or heavy skillet. Drain excess fat. Add chopped tomatoes and reserved juice, tomato paste, water, beans, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Simmer 2 hours. Serve with shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired.