Chili con Carne II

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large onions , chopped
• 1 chile pepper , chopped
• 5 cloves garlic , chopped
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3 cans whole peeled tomatoes with liquid , 14.5 ounce
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1.5 tablespoons ground cumin
• 0.5 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 cinnamons sticks
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 cans red kidney beans , 15.25 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium sized stock pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute onion, chile pepper and garlic until soft. Add ground beef: cook and stir until meat is browned.

2. 2

   Pour in tomatoes with liquid, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in kidney beans, and cook another 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks before serving.