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Jesslyn's Fast Easy Delicious Chili

by Jesslyn Cummings
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At a Glance
Prep Time : 0hr 05min
Cook Time : 0hr 10min
Course : Entree, Soup
Special : Cooking for Two, Easy, Few Ingredients, For Kids, Lactose-Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Quick, Vegetarian
Type of Prep : Microwave, Mix / Beat
Cuisine : U.S. Regional
Occasion : Fall, Family Dinner, Winter
 
I make this chili on those cold days when I don't want to cook but need a delicious meal to fuel my nightly run. This chili costs about $4 to make, if you make the simplest version, but it can be added to in order to satisfy anyone's tastes.

INGREDIENTS:

  • Pinto Beans (2-15 oz cans, with or without jalapenos)
  • Tomato Sauce (1-15 oz can)
  • Either a packet of chili seasonings, or 2 Tsp chili powder, 1/2 Tsp dried onion/onion powder, and 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Optional: shredded cheese, leftover meat, macaroni, ketchup, and/or sour cream

PREPARATION:

  1. Drain both cans of beans.
  2. In a microwave-safe dish, mix all the beans, tomato sauce and seasonings. Add in leftover (cooked)meat if you want (shredded turkey or chicken, or ground beef or turkey).
  3. Feel free to taste the mixture to see if it needs more seasoning.
  4. Microwave for 5 minutes. Stir. Microwave for 2-3 minutes if it is not hot enough for you yet.
  5. Serve over toast or macaroni or on its own. Add cheese, sour cream, and/or ketchup.
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