Quick Chili Con Carne on the Tex Side
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: Rachael Ray
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Chili, Main Dish, Rachael Ray, Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 ounces beer (1/2 a bottle)
- 1/2 cup fat free low-sodium beef broth
- 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 -1 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- Tabasco sauce (to taste, Rachael says 4 good shakes)
- kosher salt, to taste
- Toppings:
- crushed tortilla chips
- chopped onion
- chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
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In a large deep saucepan, brown the ground beef in olive oil over med-high heat; add in onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
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Add in beer, beef broth, tomatoes, seasonings, and salt; bring to a boil; then decrease heat to low and simmer until ready to serve.
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Top with chopped onion and cilantro; serve with chips to dip, or crushed chips to top and a side of refried beans.
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Leftovers only get better.