Freezer Friendz: Chili by Missy

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Chili by Missy

Heat these ingredients in soup pan and let simmer:
1 can Del Monte diced zesty chili tomatoes
2 cans chili beans (do not drain)
1 can black beans (drained)
1 quart tomato juice
1 tbsp chili powder

Combine the following ingredients in your skillet and cook thoroughly:
I used 1/2 lb. of the following meats:

hamburger
turkey
venison

1/2 onion

1 4oz can diced green chilies

1 tbsp chili powder

Extra Notes: My family enjoys chili that's spicy. For this recipe I toned down the use of chili powder so your family can enjoy a more mild meal OR you may heat this in your pan and spice-it-up-a-bit to your liking! I also sent a home canned jar of tomato juice to add when you choose to eat this meal (it wouldn't all fit in the freezer container). I have also stretched this meal by adding cooked elbow macaroni/pasta spirals which the kids really like. Enjoy!!

4 comments:

JC DesignsJune 15, 2008 at 1:39 PM
Yummy! Two of the boys said, "I don't like it...I love it!" Great first meal! Welcome aboard!!!!
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AnonymousDecember 2, 2008 at 7:40 PM
Everyone loved this - especially with the beef and noodles you added 2nd time around!
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AnonymousDecember 10, 2008 at 9:54 AM
We liked this a lot. We always serve chili over noodles - Cincinnatians at heart. It was nice to have to noodles already mixed in, so all we had to do was heat and serve. :) Thanks Missy!!!
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AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 11:03 AM
We've been saving this for a really cold evening... last night was the PERFECT evening to enjoy this yummy chili!! (This is from the first time you did it with the separate tomato sauce.) It was absolutely delicious, and I'm so excited for leftovers at lunch today!! :)
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Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Chili by Missy

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