Busy Day Chili
2 t. vegetable oil
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium yellow pepper, chopped
1 (1.25-ounce) package chili seasoning mix
4 c. vegetable juice cocktail
2 (14.5-ounce) cans chili-style chunky tomatoes
1 (16-ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. (2 ounces) cheddar cheese, shredded

   1. Heat oil in 4-quart saucepan; add beef, onion and yellow pepper. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is cooked and vegetables are tender (5 to 8 minutes).
   2. Stir in chili seasoning mix. Stir in all remaining ingredients except sour cream and cheese. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chili comes to a boil (5 to 7 minutes).
   3. To serve, dollop each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese.

Makes 8 (1-cup) servings.

Janice Lansing
Cresco