Beef Chili

Menu:
Beef & Bean Chili
Topped with Cheddar Cheese & Avocado

Beef and Bean Chili
1 T. extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. lean ground beef
2-1/2 t. chili powder, divided
1 t. ground cumin
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic olives
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Salt & pepper

Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add beef, 1 t. chili powder, cumin; sauté until browned (5 min).
Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to plate.
Add onion, garlic, and remaining chili powder to same saucepan; cook over medium heat about 3 minutes until softened.
Add tomatoes with juice and beans; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Uncover, add cooked beef, cook additional 5 minutes.
Season with salt & pepper and serve hot.

Makes 4 servings.