Jul 17 2026
Restaurants12th Street TavernThe Johnny's Man Recipe

The Johnny's Man Recipe

Inspired by 12th Street Tavern
Time45m
Serves4

Make The Johnny's Man Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Chop the yellow onion, bell pepper, and garlic cloves into small pieces.

  2. 2

    Cook the Meat

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.

  3. 3

    Add Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Mix in the Remaining Ingredients

    Stir in the canned tomatoes (with juice), kidney beans (drained and rinsed), chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Simmer

    Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve hot, topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions.

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