Quick and Easy Chili

This is a family favorite! It's cheap, easy, and delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef or chili meat
• 1 (6oz.) can tomato paste
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• 1 (14.5 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can pinto or kidney beans(i like both)
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder (Mexican style)
• 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
• 1 whole jalapeno
• 1/2 can beer or water

Directions:

Brown ground beef; drain excess fat and return to pan then add onion and cook until translucent. Add garlic and spices. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste. Dump in beans and tomatoes; add beer or water to desired consistency. Drop in jalapeno and simmer for 20 minutes.

P.S. I serve this with a dollop or sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese on top. Oh, and some home made cornbread. YUMMY!

By rach from San Antonio, TX