Chili

Chili has been a mainstay at our home since I met Joan Ririe and she gave me a recipe that the children liked. When they were little, I did not put the onions in the chili. I always cooked it in a large crock pot and have added various beans as time went on. One of John's friends said as he opened the lid after school. "I just love to see all those beans cooking together."

1 lb ground beef
1 1/4 c minced onion (optional)
1 large can Dennisons chili with beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can chili beans
1 can black beans
1 can tomato soup
Chili powder to taste (1 1/2 T to start)

Brown ground beef and onions. Drain off fat and add beans (with juice).
Cook slowly all day in a crock pat or cook for at least 45 minutes in a heavy pan. Serve with a dob of sour cream, raw onions or grated cheese on top.
I freeze individual servings for myself to eat later.