One Skillet Chili
Total preparation and cooking time: 20 minutes

2 pounds ground beef

1 medium onion

1 can red kidney beans

Chili powder, to taste

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 can diced tomatoes

1 can tomato sauce

1 can tomato paste (optional)

Water

Brown ground beef in large skillet; drain excess fat. Meanwhile, dice onion in small pieces. Drain kidney beans and rinse. Add all remaining ingredients to skillet, including tomato paste, if desired. Fill tomato paste can with water and add. Simmer until onions are translucent.

Serve with crackers or hot buttered corn bread.

Makes 5 servings.

Maurice Paulk,
Wood River