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Beef Taco Chili

Name: Beef Taco Chili
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2-1/2 cups water; 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce; 2-1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons baking cocoa; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Optional toppings: Sour cream, tortilla strips and sliced jalapenos

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 7 hours

Makes

6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)

This is one of my husband's absolute favorite dishes. It was voted best chili at our county's autumn harvest festival. If you like less broth, use just 1-3/4 cups water and 1-1/2 tsp. bouillon. —Dana Beery, Ione, Washington

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2-1/2 cups water
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2-1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional toppings: Sour cream, tortilla strips and sliced jalapenos

Directions

Cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the next 13 ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until heated through. Serve with toppings if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 337 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 1657mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 10g fiber), 23g protein.

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