Touchdown Chili

Prep Time: 5 min.

Cook Time: 20 min.

Ingredients:

•    1 pound lean ground beef

• 1/2 cup onion, chopped

•    1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained

•    1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes

•    1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

•    1 package chili seasoning

•       shredded cheddar cheese (garnish)

•       sour cream (garnish)

•       chopped green onion (garnish)

Directions:

1. In large skillet over medium-high heat, add and stir ground beef and onion.  Cook for 5 minutes or until done; drain if needed.

2. Stir in kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chili seasoning.

3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream and chopped green onion, if desired.

Picnicking & Tailgating

You can make the chili a day or two ahead of time.  Heat (on stove or in microwave) and pour into a thermos.  When you get to your picnic and tailgate party, it is nice and hot.