Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs (750 g) lean ground beef
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) dried oregano leaves
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) hot pepper flakes or to taste
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes, including juice, chopped
  • 1 cup (250 mL) reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) pinto or red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

Method

  • In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, cook beef over medium-high heat, breaking up with a wooden spoon, for about 7 minutes or until no longer pink.
  • Place in strainer and drain fat.
  • Return beef to pan.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add onions, garlic, celery, green pepper, chili powder, oregano, cumin and hot pepper flakes; cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
  • Stir in tomatoes with juice and broth.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
  • Add beans and parsley; cover and simmer for 10 minutes more.