1 pound ground beef
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 Tbs chili powder
1 tsp oregano
3/4 tsp ground cumin
1 15 oz can pureed or diced tomatoes, undrained
1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained
salt and pepper to taste
Tobasco to taste
water if needed
Brown ground beef with the onion and garlic. Drain off fat. Add chili powder, oregano, and cumin. Stir and cook a few minutes. Add tomatoes including juice. Simmer on low uncovered for 10 minutes. Add kidney beans and simmer uncovered another 15 minutes, stirring periodically. Add water if chili becomes too dry. Season with salt, pepper, Tabasco to taste.
Top with sour cream, grated chedar cheese, chopped green onions. Great served with cornbread or baked potatoe.
