Amigos Chili

 

      Yield: 6 Servings

 

      2 lb beef,Ground

      1 c  onion --,Chopped

      1 T  garlic --,Minced

    1/4 c  chili powder

      1 T  cumin,Ground

     28 oz tomatoes,crushed w/puree --

      1    (28 ounce can)

      1    with added puree

  1 1/2 c  beef stock -- (or),Canned

      1    broth

      2 c  corn kernels -- fresh or

      1    frozen

 15 1/4 oz kidney beans --,Canned

      1    drained

    1/4 c  fresh cilantro,Chopped

 

Cook beef in heavy large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until

brown, crumbling with fork, about 10 minutes.  Add onion, garlic,

chili powder and cumin and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.  Mix

in crushed tomatoes, beef stock, corn and kidney beans annd bring to

boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally,

about 30 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead.  Cover and chill.  Bring

to simmer before serving, stirring frequently.)  Mix in cilantro.