Monday, July 28, 2014

Chili Con Carne - Lexie's

3 Tbs butter
1 green pepper (chopped)
1 large yellow onion (chopped)
1 garlic clove (minced)

1 lb ground beef
2 Tbs chili power
1 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 tsp red pepper powder

2 cups tomato sauce
2 cans red kidney beans (drained)
1 can corn (drained)
1 can black beans (drained) 

In large pot, Sauté green pepper in butter about 5 min. 
Add onion sauté about 4 min. 
Add garlic for 1 min.  
Add beef and spices, brown.  
Add tomato sauce, beans and corn. 
Simmer for 30 min, stirring regularly. 
Serve over corn chips with Monterey Jack cheese or sour cream. (Optional: top with cilantro) 
Serves 4-6.

Serve with cornbread or corn chips.