Chili

It is finally starting to turn cold here.  The perfect meal to warm us up was chili.  Even my kids love this dish!

Chili

1 pound ground beef

1/2 bell pepper

1 small onion (or 1/2 medium)

1 tsp seasoning salt

2- 2 1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp cumin

1/8 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/8 tsp or less cayenne pepper

1/8 tsp or less crushed red pepper (optional)

1/2 cup frozen corn

2-3 15 oz cans of beans- black, pinto, kidney- your choice (undrained)

1-2 15 oz cans of diced tomatoes (undrained)

Brown your beef over medium heat in a good sized pot or large pan.  When almost browned add diced onion and bell pepper.  Cook the meat and veggies for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add all the seasonings, cans of beans, and cans of tomatoes.  (And corn if using.)  I love black beans, so I always use a can of those, but I like a combination of all three kinds.  (For this picture I only used black beans, it was all I had.  Still tasted great!)

Once all ingredients are combined in the pot, bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.  Let simmer until you are ready to eat it.  Serve chili with your favorite toppings.  Mine are cheese, sour cream, and green onions.  Oh, and of course corn bread.  Yum!