Sunday, July 31, 2011

Potato Chili- DELICIOUS and EASY!

Potato Chili… yep, that is what was for supper.  I can’t even explain to you how much my younger daughter enjoyed it!  She had it all over her face and was LICKING her plate when she was done!  What is even better is the fact it was very EASY to make! So what does potato chili include?  You need:  1 lb. ground beef, small white onion, 5 baking potatoes, 1 can zesty diced tomatoes, 3 cans tomato soup, 1 can Red Kidney beans, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, cumin, basil, seasoning salt, and Italian seasonings. 
First, dice up ½ of a small white onion.  Brown the ground beef and diced onion together and season the meat with garlic powder and cumin.  .  As the meat is cooking , peel and cut the potatoes into small, even chunks (you don’t want some to cook faster than others).   Add the can of zesty diced tomatoes to the meat when it is almost done cooking.  Spray the bottom of a cake pan and add the potatoes.  Season them with seasoning salt. Rinse a can of kidney beans and add to the potatoes. Next, add the meat mixture on top.  Pour the three cans of tomato soup over it and stir. Add basil, Italian seasoning, cumin and garlic powder.  Cover and bake at 400 for 30 minutes.  Uncover and bake for another 20 minutes (or until potatoes are done).  Add the mozzarella cheese and bake until the cheese is crunchy on top. 
This dish came out great this way!  Some ideas for you to make it easier- you can always use frozen potatoes/ hashbrowns instead.  If you would like it spicy, add jalapenos.  Sour cream is could give it a different twist as well. 
Happy cooking!

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