Quick Beef and Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 2 (16-ounce) can sred kidney beans , drained and rinsed
• 2 (14.5-ounce) can sdiced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 pound s 85 percent lean ground beef
• 1 onion , chopped fine
• 4 garlic clove s , minced
• 3 tablespoon schili powder
• 2 teaspoon sground cumin
• 2 teaspoon ssugar
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Process half of the beans and half of tomatoes in food processor to coarse paste; set aside. Cook beef and onion in Dutch oven over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, and sugar and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in pureed bean tomato mixture and remaining beans and tomatoes.
2. Bring chili to boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered and stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Off heat, stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Serve.