Quick Chili:

This recipe is a revised version (revised by my mother dearest to be extra delicious) of the "quick chili" recipe on the back of Carroll Shelby's Chili Kit (available at most grocery stores). Tortilla chips crumbled into the chili right before eating in addition to a side of cornbread (the Betty Crocker mix is my favorite) complete the meal, yummmmm.



+ Brown 1 lb. lean ground beef and 1 lb. ground turkey (or ground chicken) in a large skillet or saucepan. Drain fat.

+ Dump in two 8oz. can tomato sauce (or 1 can diced tomatoes in lieu of 1 can tomato sauce) and two 8oz. cans of water.

+ Add the Large Spice Packet, salt, and cayenne pepper to taste.

+ Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

+ Add 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed well. Add 1 can corn, drained. Simmer for 5 more minutes.

+ For thicker chili, mix Masa flour (White Packet) with 1/3 cup water, stir in, and let simmer for 5 more minutes. Makes six 1-cup servings.