Beans and Ground Beef Chili

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1-1/2 pound tomatoes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 green chilies chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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• 2 cans (15 oz. ea.) red kidney beans
• 2 Tbsp. cumin, ground
• 1/4 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp. caraway seeds
• 3 Tbsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp. dried tarragon leaves
• 1/2 tsp. allspice
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 2 tsp. coarse sea salt

Directions

Puree the tomatoes in a blender or food processor. Brown the beef in the olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 Tbsp. ground cumin, the cumin and caraway seeds, and the chopped onion. Stir-fry for two minutes. Add the tomatoes, chilies, garlic, beans, and the rest of the spices. Bring to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes.

By Connie from Cotter, AR