Ingredients
2tbspolive oil
1largeonion, finely chopped
3clovesgarlic, minced
2lbslean ground beef
8oztomato sauce,(1 can)
14.5oztomatoes,(1 can) diced
2½cupswater
⅓cupchili powder
1tbspcumin,ground
2tspsalt
1tspblack pepper,ground
2tspMexican oregano,dried
2tspcayenne pepper
1tbspwhite sugar
15ozpinto beans,(3 cans) drained
Preparation
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat.
Stir in the onion and garlic. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes just until the garlic can be smelled.
Add the ground beef and cook, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes, until crumbly and no longer pink.
Remove from the heat and stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, and water.
Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, oregano, cayenne, and sugar.
Place the mixture over medium heat and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour.
Remove the cover and stir in the beans.
Replace the cover and continue cooking for about 15 minutes., until fully heated through.