I've made several pots of chili this winter and have been tweaking my other recipes to come up with just the right proportions. This is my latest, and best, revision. Hope you enjoy. :)
2 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 green pepper, chopped
1 med onion, chopped
1 large (28 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
2 (15 ounce) cans red beans
3 T chili powder
1 T ground cumin
1/2 T beef crystals (bullion)
1 quart water
salt & pepper to taste
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 8 hours).
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!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
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