Chili Beans

 I am a big fan of quick, yummy and inexpensive meals.  So when I came across this recipe you can imagine my delight!  The ingrediants are usually always in my pantry so it's always a great go to meal when I am wondering what to cook for dinner.  I know some don't care for cilantro but it really does make the meal....Enjoy!

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, monced

1 Tb olive oil

1 lb ground beef

1-2 Tb chili powder

1-1 1/2 cups of pace picante sauce

1/2 cup tomato sauce

salt & pepper to taste

1/2 tp sugar

2 cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 Tb chopped parsley

chopped cilantro for garnish

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In a large skillet, sauté onions and garlic in 2 Tbsp of olive oil until translucent on medium high heat. Move the onions over to one side of the pan, turn up the heat to high, and brown the meat away from the onions in the same pan. (If you do not have a large enough skillet, use two separate smaller skillets for the onions and beef.) Add chili powder to meat as it is cooking. Start with one tablespoon, and add more as needed to taste. Stir in the onions and garlic. Add picante sauce, tomato sauce, parsley and salt & pepper Add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar to counteract the acidity of the tomatoes.

Add the beans to the meat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro right before serving or sprinkle on top.  Serve over rice or with warm tortillas