Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights,
with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

Classic Chili Bowl

1½ lbs. lean ground beef
2 medium (1 cup) onions, chopped
1 small (½ cup) green bell pepper, chopped
1 rib (½ cup) celery, chopped
1 t. finely chopped fresh garlic
2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
2 (15-oz.) cans kidney beans, undrained
1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce
1 to 2 T. chili powder
1½ t. ground cumin
1 t. salt
¼ t. pepper
¼ t. ground red pepper

GARNISH: Land O’ Lakes® Cheddar Cheese, sliced, cut diagonally

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Cook ground beef, onions, green pepper, celery and garlic in 5-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until meat is browned (10 to 12 minutes). Drain off fat. Stir in all remaining ingredients except cheese. Continue cooking until mixture comes to a full boil (5 to 8 minutes). Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors are blended (30 to 40 minutes). Top each serving with cheese triangles. Makes 6 (1 1/3-cup) servings. Microwave Directions: Combine ground beef, onions, green pepper, celery and garlic in 5-quart microwave-safe casserole. Cover; microwave on HIGH, stirring after half the time, until meat is no longer pink (12 to 16 minutes). Drain off fat. Stir in all remaining ingredients except cheese. Cover; microwave on HIGH, stirring after half the time, until mixture comes to a full boil (18 to 25 minutes). Reduce power to MEDIUM (50% power); microwave until flavors are blended (20 to 30 minutes). Top each serving with cheese triangles. Nutrition Facts (1 serving): Calories 360, Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 1360 mg, Carbohydrates 38 g, Dietary Fiber 12 g, Protein 32 g.