COWPOKE CHILI

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Many friends and relatives have requested my chili recipe, which I've been using for 25 years. It actually won first place in a local contest, chosen from among 10 other entries. It always comes out delicious. Try it and enjoy! -Ramona Nelson Fairbanks, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (16 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Dash cayenne pepper
2 cups frozen lima beans, thawed
Cherry tomatoes, fresh oregano and small chili peppers, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the broth, tomato sauce and paste until blended. Add the next 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Add lima beans; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until beans are tender. Garnish with tomatoes, oregano and peppers if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1003mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 23g protein.