Red River Chili with Pinto Beans

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Prep Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 1 hr + 30 min

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2  Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1         medium onions, chopped
• 3        cloves garlic, minced
• 2-1/2  pounds ground round beef
• 3        cup water
• 1        can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1        can (7-3/4 ounces) Mexican-style tomato sauce
• 3        Tablespoon ground red chile
• 1        teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2     teaspoon oregano
• 4        cup cooked pinto beans
• 1/2     teaspoon salt
• 1/2     cup Pepper Jack Cheese

Directions:

1) In a large pot at moderate heat, heat oil. 

2) Sauté the onions and garlic until clear. 

3) Add in the ground beef and brown. 

4) Add the water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, red chile, cumin, and oregano.

5) Bring to a boil.  Cover and reduce heat. 

6) Allow to simmer for 1-hour or until meat is tender. 

7) Stir in the beans and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

8) You want the chili to thicken.  Add the salt. 

9) For a garnish, sprinkle Pepper Jack Cheese on the chili.