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Chili con Carne for 2

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (crushed and minced)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (14.5 ounces)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)
  • 1 can pinto beans (15 ounces drained and rinsed)
  • 2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Shredded cheddar for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan cook burger, garlic, and onion until burger are no longer pink inside; drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, pinto beans, and the seasonings; mix until well combined. Bring mixture to a boil, cover, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 1 hour.
  3. Serve hot garnished with the cheese.