Day #21- A Recipe

Mama's Chili

2-2.5 lbs. of ground chuck

1 c. chopped onions

1/2 c. diced green bell pepper

3-4 cloves garlic (chopped)

3 (14.5 oz.) cans of stewed chopped tomatoes

1 (16 oz.) can light kidney beans

3 cans (small ones ) of tomato sauce

3 cans (small ones) of water

1 can original Rotel

1.5 tbsp. chili powder

2 tsp. ground cumin

1 chili mix packet

1/2 tsp. dried basil

1.5 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. dried oregano

*In a large pot, cook meat, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Drain well.

*Add undrained tomatoes, drained beans, tomato sauce, water, undrained Rotel, chili powder, oregano, cumin, basil, salt, pepper, and chili mix packet.

*Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.

*Reduce heat to low. Continue to cook 1-2 hrs. (covered). Cook 4-5 hours and it's even better!

*If it gets too thick, add water.

*Serve with saltines, fritos, cheese and sour cream.

* ENJOY!!!