Red Kidney Beef Chili

A pantry clean out - dark and light red kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, and onion, with a frozen hamburger patty and seasonings.

Ingredients

• 15 oz dark red kidney beans
• 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 15 oz light red kidney beans
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 oz hamburger patty (80/20)
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp leaves oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 dash freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup no salt added diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken stock

Directions

1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a 2 quart sauce pan.
2. Add chopped onion and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, until almost transparent.
3. Add your choice of meat/hamburger patty, and cook until browned.
4. Add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes, rinsed beans and chicken stock. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Cook for 20-25 minutes, until thickened and fragrant.