Name: Speedy Mexicali Beef Chili
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes, drained; 2 cups (500 mL) frozen Big Batch Beef (recipe below); 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) kidney or black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup (250 mL) frozen corn kernels; 1 sweet green pepper, diced; 2 tbsp (30 mL) chili powder; 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin.

This is a snap to pull together with simple pantry ingredients. Use it to fill tortillas and bake as a casserole (see Chili Enchiladas below) or just serve from the pot with wedges of baked tortilla. If you prefer a fiery version, add a teaspoon or so chopped canned chipotle peppers.

Ingredients

1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes, drained2 cups (500 mL) frozen Big Batch Beef (recipe below)1 can (19 oz/540 mL) kidney or black beans, drained and rinsed1 cup (250 mL) frozen corn kernels1 sweet green pepper, diced2 tbsp (30 mL) chili powder1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin.

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Directions

Combine ingredients in saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Makes 7 cups (1.75 L).

Big Batch Beef:

Cook 4 lb (2 kg) Lean Ground Beef in Dutch oven over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, breaking into small chunks with back of spoon, until browned. Drain and return to pot. Add 4 EACH onion and cloves of garlic, minced, simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are softened. Spread in a single layer on several foil or parchment paper-lined baking trays; freeze until meat is firm, about 1 hour. Loosen into chunks, scoop meal-sized portions into freezer bags. Freeze for up to 3 months.