Recipe: Two-Bean Chili (stove top or microwave)

TWO-BEAN CHILI

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes undrained, cut into pieces
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can Mexican style chili beans (van camp's), undrained
1 (15 ounce) can Van Camp's red kidney beans (new orleans style), undrained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, brown ground beef with onion; drain.

Add remaining ingredients except cheese. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until flavors are blended. Top with cheese, if desired.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
In 3-quart microwaveable bowl, combine ground beef and onion. Microwave at HIGH 4 to 6 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring once; drain. Add remaining ingredients except cheese. Microwave at HIGH 25 to 30 minutes or until flavors are blended, stirring after 15 minutes. Top with cheese, if desired.

Makes 10 servings (1 cup each)
Source: Quaker Oats Company