Chili Con Carne Recipe Using Hamburger

• 1 large onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• Salt to taste
• Ground black pepper to taste

1. Prepare the vegetables by chopping the onion and peeling and crushing the garlic.
2. Mix together the onion, garlic, and paste and heat for 5 minutes, covered, over medium.
3. Add butter. After it’s fully melted, blend in the flour, oregano, cumin, chili powder, beef, and tomatoes.
4. Cook for 8-10 minutes while stirring. Beef should be browned when finished.
5. Add beans and cook for five minutes.
6. Taste for salt and pepper.

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