Karen's Chili Con Carne Soup
Description
A touch of brown sugar and vinegar bring out the spice in this easy chili con carne filled with ground beef, tomatoes, and a trio of beans.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 cup diced onions
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1 clove garlic, crushed
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1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
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1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
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1 (16 ounce) can navy beans, with juice
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1 (16 ounce) can red chili beans in sauce
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1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
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1/2 cup diced celery
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1/4 cup light brown sugar
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2 tablespoons white vinegar
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon salt
Directions
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Heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, navy beans, chili beans, black beans, green bell pepper, celery, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until thick, at least 1 hour.