RECIPES
A Convenient Homecooked Solution Without the Slow Cooker
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For a quick and easy version of the comfort food classic, consider this Quick Homecooked Chili that’ s made in a skillet and ready in half an hour. Just brown ground beef with a chopped onion, stir in beans, tomato sauce, cubed sweet potato and a few simple seasonings and you’ re well on your way to a winter warmup. Find more easy ways to feed your family by visiting Culinary. net.
Quick Homecooked Chili
Recipe adapted from Allrecipes Prep time: 10 minutes • Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 6
INGREDIENTS
1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 can( 15 ounces) tomato sauce 1 can( 15 ounces) kidney beans 1 can( 14 1 / 2 ounces) stewed tomatoes 1 can( 10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 sweet potato, cubed water( optional) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 pinch garlic powder salt & pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. In large saucepan over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until meat is browned and onion is tender, 5-7 minutes.
2. Stir in tomato sauce, kidney beans, stewed tomatoes with juices, diced tomatoes with green chilies and cubed sweet potato. Add water to reach desired consistency.
3. Season with chili powder and garlic powder. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Bring to boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. n
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