Chili Con Carne

Makes 4 servings

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Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 large diced onion
3 minced garlic cloves
1 diced green bell pepper
1 pound ground or chopped sirlin or ground turkey
1 cup beef, chicken or vegetable stock
14 1/2 ounces canned diced tomatoes with their juice
2 Tablespoons tomato pated
2 Tablespoons chili powder, to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 small bay leaf
pepper to taste
dash cayenne pepper
15 ounces canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add onion, garlic and bell pepper and saute until browned and softened, about 5 minutes. Add meat and brown, stirring with a spoon to break up lumps.

Using a spoon, skim excess fat from pan and add remaining ingredients, except kidney beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add kidney beans the last 15 minutes of simmering. Taste, and adjust seasonings.

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