Provided by the Auburn Interfaith Food Closet
RECIPE TYPE: Main dish
SERVES: 3-4 (recipe can be doubled)
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 45 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
• ½ pound ground beef
• ½ small onion, diced (about ½ cup)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 small bell pepper (any color), diced
(about ½ cup)
• 3 cups cooked beans (such as pinto
and kidney) or 2 cans (14.5-oz.) of
beans, drained
• 1 can (8-oz.) tomato sauce
• 1 can (14.5-oz.) diced tomatoes with
the juice
• 1 packet (1.25-oz.) chili seasonings
*(or homemade seasonings right)
DIRECTIONS:
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
*Chili Seasoning
1½ tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1. Wash hands. In a large pot, brown ground beef with onion, garlic, and bell pepper;
drain off the fat into a disposable container.
2. Add in the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
3. Simmer for at least 30-45 minutes for the best flavor.
www.auburnfoodcloset.org
Beef Chili
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
