BEAN CHILI con CARNE


2 lbs. lean beef stew meat, trimmed of fat, cut in 1-inch cubes
3T^bsp. Vegetable oil
2 cups water
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. flour
2 tsp. chili powder
1 green pepper, chopped
2 lbs. (or 3 cups) tomatoes chopped
1 Tbsp. oregano
1 tsp. cumin
2 cups canned kidney beans


1. Brown meat in a large skillet with half of the vegetable oil; add water.

2. Simmer covered for 1 hour until meat is tender.

3. Heat remaining vegetable oil in a second skillet. Add garlic and onion, and cook over LOW heat until onion is softened.

4. Add flour and cook for2 minutes. Add garlic onion-flour mixture to cooked meat. Then add remaining ingredients to meat mixture and simmer for ½ hour.