Family-Style Chuck Wagon Chili

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Title: Family-Style Chuck Wagon Chili
Categories: chili
Yield: 4 servings

1 lb lean ground beef
1 tb minced garlic
1 cn whole tomatoes (16 oz can)
-undrain
1 cn kidney beans (16 oz can)
-rinsed an
3/4 c picante sauce
2 ts chili powder, as desired as
- much a
2 1/2 ts ground cumin
2/3 c sliced green onions w/tops
-1/4-inc

------------------------------OPTIONAL TOPPINGS-----------------------------
1 shredded monterey jack or
-cheddar
1 hot cooked rice
1 sour cream
1 chopped cilantro

Brown meat with garlic in large saucepan or Dutch oven; drain. Stir in
remaining ingredients except green onions and optional toppings. Bring to
a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered 15 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Add green onions; simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until chili is
desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Ladle chili into bowls; serve
with optional toppings and additional picante sauce. Makes 4 servings,
about 5 cups chili.
A real crowd pleaser, this savory chili tastes like it simmered all
day, but it's ready to serve in about half an hour. If you prefer, black
beans or pinto beans may be substituted for kidney beans.

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