Swift Ground Beef Southwest Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Swift Ground Beef (90% Lean / 10% Fat)
• ½ medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried parsley
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For Serving

• Corn tortilla chips
• Optional: cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeños

Cooking Instructions:

1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add diced onion and garlic to the pot and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
3. Stir in kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and all spices. Mix well to combine.
4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or chili powder as desired.
6. Ladle into bowls and serve with corn tortilla chips and your favorite toppings.