TEXAS CHILI CON CARNE

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I love to cook, but meals at my house have to be ready in a hurry because we're always on the go. I found this recipe in a magazine almost 30 years ago.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3/4 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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 tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, chili powder, oregano, salt if desired, cumin and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 1247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges