• 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup each chopped onions and peppers
• 1 and 3/4 cups of water
• 1 16oz can chopped stewed tomatoes
• 1 16oz can pinto beans
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• A pinch each of cumin, chili powder, cayanne pepper, salt and white pepper.
• Crushed corn chips
• Sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese for garnish

By Marilyn Chapman

• In a large sauce pan cook the beef, onions and peppers until the beef is browned.
• Add water, tomatoes, beans, and tomato sauce and all seasonings.
• Cover and simmer over medium heat/low heat for 30 min.
• Add corn chips at the end so they will be crunchy
• Garnish with sour cream and cheddar cheese.