Maw Maw's Chili

This chili for a crowd uses ground beef (cooked with onion, if desired), canned beans, canned & fresh tomatoes, tomato juice & chili seasoning mix.

Ingredients:

• 3 packages chili seasoning mix (I use Chili-O brand)
• 3 lbs ground beef (hamburger)
• 8 cans red beans or kidney beans, drained
• 1 can tomato juice
• 2 cans diced, crushed, or whole tomatoes, drained
• 2-4 fresh tomatoes
• Onions, optional

Directions:

In a large pot, brown, and drain hamburger (optional, saute onions at same time). Add half can tomato juice, the seasoning, beans, and canned tomatoes, and stir. Add more tomato juice, if needed. Reduce heat to simmer and add chopped (or quartered) fresh tomatoes and cook until done, 30 minutes or so.

Number of Servings: 10-12