Mom's Chile Con Carne (kid Friendly)

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1/2 onion (chopped)
• 2 (15 ounce) cans reduced-sodium diced tomatoes
• 2 (15 ounce) cans low-sodium kidney beans
• 1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano

Recipe

• 1 cook ground beef and onions over medium heat in a large sauce pan or dutch oven until beef is browned and onions are tender. drain and return to pan.
• 2 add tomatoes and kidney beans (do not drain off juce).
• 3 add spices and stir until blended.
• 4 bring to boil, then reduce to low heat, cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
• 5 you can taste and adjust spices after 20-30 minutes - add more chile powder or a bit of cayenne pepper if you like it spicier - let it simmer another 20 minutes to blend flavors.
• 6 serve in bowls with shredded cheese, onions, sour cream or crackers if desired. i like it with saltines broken into the chile with a little cheese on it.