Pop Pop's Best Chili
2 lbs ground beef
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 med onion, chopped
2 15 oz. cans red beans (or light red kidney beans)
1 15 oz. can petite diced or crushed tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
1 t cumin
2 T chili powder
2 cups water
Brown ground beef in 4-5 quart dutch oven. Drain. Add chopped vegetables and saute with meat until they are softened and onions are translucent. Add remaining ingredients and simmer all day (at least 6-8 hours). Serve with saltines, cheese, chopped green onion, sour cream, or any other favorite chili toppings.
Of course chili always tastes better the second day. I usually sneak one bowl for myself then let it cool and then reheat it for the next night's family dinner. :)
Do you Menu?
Menu Planning may sound like a lot of work, but it's actually one of the laziest things I've ever done. Since I started planning our meals for the week (and eventually the month) I've noticed some improvements in the way we eat and in the way I shop. Knowing what's for dinner not only saves time, it saves money and helps us eat healthier as well.
By planning out the week's meals I can make a more effective list for the grocery store and purchase only those items that we will need for the week. I make fewer impulse and duplicate purchases, and have practically eliminated the mid-week run to the grocery store—not to mention those impromptu take-out nights.
And if you display your menu where the family will see it, you'll never hear the words, "Mom, what's for dinner?" again!
Friday, July 18, 2008
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