Chilli Con Carne Recipe

INGREDIENTS

* 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 2 pounds lean ground beef
* 2 large onions, chopped
* 1 chile pepper, chopped
* 5 cloves garlic, chopped
* 3 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
* 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
* 2 tablespoons paprika
* 2 tablespoons dried oregano
* 2 cinnamon sticks
* 6 whole cloves
* 2 (15.25 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

DIRECTIONS

In a medium sized pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute onion, chile pepper and garlic until soft. Add ground beef: cook and stir until meat is browned.
Pour in tomatoes with liquid, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
Stir in kidney beans, and cook another 15 minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks before serving.

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