Nothing beats this easy, hearty dish when you’re hungry.
Ingredients
· 1 lb. lean ground beef
· 1 onion , chopped
· 1 celery stalk , chopped
· 1 carrot , chopped
· 3 cloves garlic , minced
· 1 tbsp. chili powder
· 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
· 1/4 tsp. salt
· 1/4 tsp. pepper
· 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
· 4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
· 1 can (28 oz./796 mL) diced tomatoes
· 1 can (7 oz.) tomato paste
· 1 can (19 oz./540 mL) red kidney beans , drained and rinsed
· 2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
Preparation
In Dutch oven, sauté beef over medium-high heat, breaking up with spoon, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Drain off fat.
Add onion, celery, carrot, garlic, chili powder, thyme, salt, pepper, oregano and hot pepper sauce; fry, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 4 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste and kidney beans; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes.
Top with grated cheese.
Happy Cooking ☺
