Chili Bowl

2 pounds lean ground beef


2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon Creole seasoning

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 (16-oz.) cans diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion

2 (16-oz.) cans small red beans

2 (8-oz.) cans tomato sauce

Toppings: shredded Cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, diced tomatoes

Preparation

1. Brown beef in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring often, 6 to 8 minutes or until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain well. Return beef to Dutch oven; sprinkle with chili powder, Creole seasoning, and cumin, and sauté 1 minute.



2. Stir in diced tomatoes and next 2 ingredients, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Serve with toppings.


recipe source: southern living 2010