Chili con Carne

Chili con Carne

1 1/2 lbs. chopped beef 2 cups chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped red and/or green bell pepper 2 to 4 T. finely chopped chili pepper 1 T. bacon fat 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz) 1 can tomato paste (6 oz) 1 cup beef broth or water 2 to 3 T. Tex Mex spice or chili powder

Brown beef in a deep skillet or Dutch oven. Lift out beef. Cook and stir onion, garlic and peppers in skillet, adding bacon fat if needed until soft, about 5 minutes. Return meat to skillet. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, broth and Tex Mex spice. Bring to a boil; cover and cook over medium heat for 25 to 30 minutes. Serves 4 to 6 Source:Marlboro Country Cookbook

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