Chili

Makes 6 servings

Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time 1 hr.

Ingredients:
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces) kidney beans, untrained
1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice or V8 vegetable juice
1 can (30 ounces) Italian-style stewed or diced tomatoes
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin

Cooking Directions:
1) In a large heavy nonstick pan, brown beef over medium heat.
2) Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3) Add kidney beans, vegetable juice, tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin.
4) Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until chili reaches the desired consistency.
5) Adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or chili powder.

Kitchen Tips:
Instead of kidney beans, you can use seasoned chili beans. It will add extra flavor.