Chili

My husband needed a dish to pass for a potluck at work. He signed up for chili.

I don't think I've ever made the same recipe for chili twice. I have my basic ingredients and go from there.

This recipe is really simple. Most of the work involves opening all these cans.

Chili

2 (16 oz.) cans kidney beans

2 (16 oz.) cans pinto beans

2 (16 oz.) cans black beans

1 small chopped onion

1.5 lbs. lean ground turkey or beef

1 small chopped red pepper

6-ounce can tomato paste

28-ounce can diced tomatoes

2 Tbl. chili powder (more or less to taste)

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. cumin

2 tsp. brown sugar

In a large pan combine beef/turkey, onion, red pepper and chili powder. Cook until meat is browned. Drain grease. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer on low heat for 1/2 hour or in crockpot on low for 5 hours. Serve with grated cheese and sour cream, if desired.