Weeknight Beef and Bean Chili
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
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1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 pound ground beef
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1 yellow onion, diced
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
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1 can (15 ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes, including juice
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1 can (15.5 ounces) Green Valley Organic Dark Red Kidney Beans, drained
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1 can (15.5 ounces) Green Valley Organic Pinto Beans, drained
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2 Tablespoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you like it spicy)
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2 cups beef stock
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Sour cream and chopped green onions, to serve
Steps
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In a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
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Add the beef and break apart large chunks with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is starting to lose its pink color.
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Add the onions and salt, stir together, and continue cooking until the beef is fully cooked and starting to brown and the onions have softened.
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Stir in the garlic and cook for one more minute.
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Add the tomatoes, both kinds of beans, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and beef stock. Stir to combine, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until slightly thickened.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
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Serve hot, topped with sour cream and green onions.
Final Step
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