Title: Simple Beef and Salsa Chili
Categories: Beef, Chili, Main dish, Meats
Yield: 4 Servings

2 tb Olive oil; divided 1-1
2 lb Beef; cubed
1 md Onion; chopped
2 c Salsa; red, chunky
1 cn (8oz) tomato sauce
2 Beef bouillon cube
2 c Water
3 tb Chili powder
1 ts Ground cumin
1 ts Oregano
Cayenne; to taste
Salt; to taste

Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a skillet and cook the beef until lightly browned.
Remove the meat with a slotted spoon. Discard the greasy cooking fluids.
Heat the remaining 1 Tbsp oil in the skillet and saut'e the onion 5
minutes.

Put the beef, onion, salsa, and tomato sauce in a large saucepan. Dissolve
the bouillon cubes in 2 cups hot water and add to the chili. Add the chili
powder, cumin, and oregano. Bring to a boil,reduce heat and simmer until
meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionaly, adding water if
needed. If desired, add cayenne and salt to taste.

NOTES : If you like beans with your chili, add 1 can baked beans.

Recipe by: "Real Chili" cookbook

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1049 by "The stunty w/big axe."
on Jan 28, 1998