Secret Recipes

Serves:

Serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons. vegetable oil

1 1/2 – 2 lbs. ground chuck

10 oz. can French onion soup

21 oz. can red kidney beans – undrained

8 oz. can tomato sauce

6 oz. can tomato paste

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/2 teaspoons black pepper

3 drops Tabasco® Sauce

Method:

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the beef in the oil, breaking up as it cooks; set aside.

2. Puree soup in a blender; pour over beef.

3. Stir remaining ingredients into pot.

4. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, for at least 30 minutes.

Tip:

If desired, serve with grated cheese, chopped green onion and sour cream on top. For the health con- scious chili lovers you can substitute ground beef with ground tur- key meat.