Title: Classic Chili, Lhj
Categories: Chili, Beef
Yield: 4 Servings

1 lb Lean ground beef
1 c Chopped onions
1/2 c Diced poblano chile or green
-pepper
1 tb Chili powder
1/4 ts Cinnamon and cumin
1/2 ts Salt
28 oz Whole tomatoes in puree;
-canned
1/3 c Raisins; (optional)
Cooked rice

1. Cook beef in large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, 2 to 5
minutes. Add onions and chile; cook 3 minutes more. Add chili powder,
cinnamon, cumin and salt; cook 30 seconds.

2. Add tomatoes in puree, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon, and
raisins. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat 15 minutes.

Cooking time: 20 to 25 minutes

(C) Copyright 1997, Meredith Corporation, All Rights Reserved

Serving Ideas : Serve with rice.

NOTES : We based this ground-beef entree on the Spanish seasonings in
picadillo--a blend of hot chiles and sweet spices. Can be frozen up to 1
month
Recipe by: Ladies Home Journal

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #940 by "abprice@wf.net" on
Dec 2, 1997