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Classic Chili Con Carne

Come home to a warming bowl of this Chili. This delicious recipe is great served with rice or on its own for a lighter lunch.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion (large) chopped
• 4 cloves garlic chopped
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper plus more if you like it spicy
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• ½ cup beef stock
• 14.5 oz can kidney beans drained
• salt and pepper to taste
• good handful fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and fry another minute.
2. Add the ground beef; fry until fully cooked and no pink shows at all in the meat (about 8 minutes).
3. Add the cumin, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, and tomato paste and cook, stirring about 2 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes, beef stock, and beans. Season to taste with salt and pepper, stir in the parsley, and bring to a simmer over low heat.
5. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens slightly, about 1-1⁄2 hours.

And as always have a chilled day from the viking.