Baby it's Ch-Ch-Chili Outside

Spring is in no hurry this year... Here's a recipe to get you through the chili weather !!! See what I did there.... ? 

Ingredients:

1 Can of Pinto Beans

2 Cans of Dark Red Kidney Beans

1 Can of Diced Tomatoes

½ Can of Vegetarian Refried Beans

1 pound of organic Ground Beef (Ground Turkey or Bison which ever you prefer)

1 Large Onion

3 Cloves of Garlic

½ tsp. of Salt

A few shakes of Pepper

3 tablespoons of Olive Oil

3 tablespoons of Chili powder (More or less to taste)

◇ Coarsely Chop Onions and Garlic.

◇ Sauté them in olive oil over medium heat in a heavy kettle.

◇ Add salt, pepper & chili powder.

◇ Mix in ground meat and continue to sauté, stirring often.

◇ Once the meat is cooked, add in the beans and tomatoes.

◇ Cook over low heat (simmer) for approximately 1 hour.

◇ Serve with optional sour cream (or plain yogurt), chopped green onions, grated cheese, and chopped avocados.