Chili Con Carne With Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean stew meat, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 c. chili powder
1 Tbsp. cumin seeds
1 Tbsp. cumin, ground
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 (35 oz.) can Italian stewed tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 c. water
1 to 2 cans chili beans
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 small can sliced mushrooms
1/2 sliced ripe olives

Preparation

In a large pot, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates and meat is browned, about 15 minutes. Drain off fat. Stir in seasoning and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes with their liquid and water and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 hour or more, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans, olives, mushrooms and salt. Serve with chopped green onion and shredded low-fat cheese.