Chili

GreekBeefEasy20 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 each lb. ground beef ($.99)
  • 1 can diced tomato with chilis (store brand $.50)
  • 1 each 8 oz. can regular tomato sauce (store brand $.39)
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 each -1 onion, chopped (pennies)
  • 1 each green pepper, chopped (as little as $.30/however, when on sale I

Instructions

  1. 1

    chop a bunch & keep in freezer so I don't have to pay the higher prices when I need one) 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped or minced (pennies) 3-5 Tablespoon chili powder salt, pepper, onion & garlic powder, and cumin to taste.

  2. 2

    In a dutch oven brown ground beef with onion, green pepper & garlic.

  3. 3

    Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water & seasonings.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil & then simmer approximately 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    While simmering I shred cheese to go on top.

  6. 6

    If in a hurry I warm flour tortillas; if more time I bake a quick cornbread recipe.

  7. 7

    Add a salad & you've got a quick meal.

  8. 8

    Leftovers are great as "Frito" pie or chili dogs!

Tags

greekmeals-on-a-budget