Chili Con Carne

1 lb Lean ground beef
1/2 Onion, chopped
16 oz Kidney beans (soaked overnight in water to cover beans completely, & then drained)
4 Tomatoes, diced 3 1/2 ts Chili powder
1 ts Oregano
1/2 ts Ground cumin
Salt & pepper to taste
8 oz Tomato paste, =OR=- 1 c Homemade
1 c Water
1 To 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped, or to taste

Brown beef in skillet, add onion. Drain off fat when meat is completely cooked. Add beans, (*all but 2-1/2 cups) tomatoes, spices, sauce, water, and chopped jalapenos, if desired. Simmer 45 minutes, or until chili is desired consistency.

*Extra beans left over can be used for other dish.

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