30-Minute Chili

Name: 30-Minute Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 5 oz (140 g) bacon, diced; 1 onion, diced; 1 green or red bell pepper, diced; 2-4 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 lbs (1 kg) ground beef; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 3 tbsp chili powder; 2 tbsp oregano; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 cans (800 g) crushed or diced tomatoes ((or use about 10 fresh tomatoes)); 3 cans (1200 g) beans, washed and strained ((I use black, kidney and cannellini beans)); 2 tbsp sugar; 1/2 cup (2.5 dl) chopped cilantro ((optional but delicious))

TYPE : Mexican

Stew

YIELD : 8 servings

CALORIES : 425 kcal

PREP TIME : 10

COOK TIME : 20

TOTAL TIME : 30

INGREDIENTS :

5 oz (140 g) bacon, diced
1 onion, diced
1 green or red bell pepper, diced
2-4 cloves of garlic, minced
2 lbs (1 kg) ground beef
2 beef bouillon cubes
3 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cans (800 g) crushed or diced tomatoes (or use about 10 fresh tomatoes)
3 cans (1200 g) beans, washed and strained (I use black, kidney and cannellini beans)
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup (2.5 dl) chopped cilantro (optional but delicious)

INSTRUCTIONS :

Sauté bacon until rendered, then add onion, garlic, pepper, meat and spices and cook until softened a slightly browned.
Add tomatoes, beans and sugar, and simmer for 10 – 15 minutes.
Add cilantro and serve with a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese on top.