Chili Con Carne

Name: Chili Con Carne
Ingredients: 3/4 to 1 lb. ground beef; 1 onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1/2 c. parsley, chopped; 1 small can tomato paste; 1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes; 1/2 c. water or broth; a few grains cayenne pepper (if desired); 1 (15 oz.) can dark red kidney beans; 2 tsp. chili powder; 1 can Campbell's tomato soup or equivalent in fresh, peeled tomatoes; salt and black pepper to taste

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3/4 to 1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. parsley, chopped
1 small can tomato paste
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 c. water or broth
a few grains cayenne pepper (if desired)
1 (15 oz.) can dark red kidney beans
2 tsp. chili powder
1 can Campbell's tomato soup or equivalent in fresh, peeled tomatoes
salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1

Brown meat in lightly oiled skillet.
2

Add chopped vegetables. Stir-fry about 5 minutes.
3

Add tomato paste, soup, tomatoes and liquid.
4

Cook, stirring frequently, in covered skillet or pan 30 to 45 minutes.
5

Add dark red kidney beans last after washing and draining well.
6

Add water, if necessary, for desired consistency. Add cayenne pepper, cautiously, if desired.
7

Reheat just before serving.
8

Serve with cooked rice and saltines.