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Chili is perfect for a hearty meal during lunch or as an appetizer during dinner. We’ve been getting hit with cold snowy days and when I come home I wouldn’t mind having a nice hot chili to warm me up quick! Here is a favorite chili recipe you can make in an hour with simple ingredients you can buy at the market.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds ground beef
2 cups chopped onions
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 1/2 cups kidney, pinto or black beans, (two 15-ounce.cans) drained
3 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes, (a 29-ounce.can)
1 3/4 cups ORTEGA Salsa – Thick & Chunky (a 16-ounce jar)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup ORTEGA® Diced Green Chiles, (a 4-ounce can)
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 to 2 tablespoons ORTEGA® Diced Jalapeños
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano, crushed
2 teaspoons salt

Methods
1. Heat vegetable oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add beef, onions and garlic cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink drain.
2. Stir in beans, crushed tomatoes, salsa, wine, chilies, chili powder, jalapeños, cumin, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low cover. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 hour.