Ingredients

  • 12 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb beef, strips
  • 1 (1 ounce) packagefrench chili seasoning mix
  • 34 cup diced onion
  • 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans (optional)
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
  • 14 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method

  • Brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Drain the ground beef, if necessary, and return it to the pan along with the onions, oregano and chili powder.
  • Cook over medium heat until the onions are soft, then set aside.
  • Cut the beef strips into bite sized pieces and brown them in a large pot with the olive oil.
  • Add the cooked ground beef mix to the beef strips.
  • Drain the liquid from the can of kidney beans and add the beans to the meat (optional).
  • Drain the liquid from 1 can of tomatoes, then add both cans of tomatoes to the meat stirring to mix well.
  • Add the package of French's Chili mix and stir until evenly blended in.
  • Simmer over medium low heat for about 10 minutes.
  • Spoon into bowls and top with cheese.