Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 pound ground beef
  • 1 jalapeno (seeded and finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 15 ounce kidney beans (red, drained and rinsed (1 can))
  • 28 ounce crushed tomatoes (1 can)

Instruction

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook until it softens and becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. 
  • Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, jalapeno, tomato paste, stir and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
  • Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, cayenne and salt. Pour in the kidney beans and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper as necessary.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with cheddar cheese, sour cream and green onions.