My Easy Chili

3 hours Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 2 hours

1713 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 pot suggest servings

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Ingredients

5	pounds	ground beef, lean
5	large	onion	chopped
40	ounces	tomato puree
15	ounces	tomato paste
30	ounces	kidney beans	rinsed and drained
2 1/2	quarts	water	or more
10	tablespoons	chili powder
2 1/2	cloves	garlic	peeled and minced
1	x	oregano

Directions

SAUTE THE ONION in a non-stick pan, or in a little butter until tender.

If you want the chili hot, sauté with the chili powder.

When the onions are limp, add the beef, and brown, breaking up with a spoon. (Drain if you like).

Add puree, paste, chili powder if you didn't brown it, beans, and 16 oz. water. And salt and pepper if you like it.

Cover and simmer over low heat for 2 hrs, stirring occasionally.

Add more water if it gets too thick.

Good served over mashed potatoes.

You may need more water, depending on the cooking temperature.

And you can adjust the amount of chili powder to taste.

And you can add spices of your choice.

This is an easy dish for camping.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1448g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1713 35% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 66.0g	102%
Saturated Fat 25.0g	126%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 465mg	155%
Sodium 1526mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate 114.0g	38%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	80%
Sugars 43.0g
Protein 170.0g	341%

Vitamin A	172%		Vitamin C	148%
Calcium	37%		Iron	170%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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