Chili Con Carne - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb. beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
2 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans, drained
1 green pepper, chopped

Preparation

Heat oil in a 3-quart saucepan over moderate heat for about 1 minute.
Add the onion, green pepper, beef and garlic.
Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, for 7 to 8 minutes or until onion is soft and beef is browned.
Add tomato sauce, cumin, cayenne pepper, chili powder, oregano and salt.
Cover; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
If mix becomes too thick, add 2 to 3 tablespoons water, stirring occasionally.
Add beans.
Cover and simmer for 5 more minutes.