Chili

My mother-in-law's recipe and the only chili worth having, according to my husband. It even won us the chili cook-off at our church competition one year!

Chili

1-2 lbs ground beef
2-3 pkg. McCormick's Chili Seasoning (original)
1 large can (46 oz.) tomato juice
2-3 cans light red kidney beans
1 can diced tomatoes
Sugar to taste (brings out the flavor)
Sour Cream
Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Brown ground beef.

Add seasoning and a pinch or two of sugar.

Add 1/2 of the can of tomato juice, and let it cook into the meat.

Add beans and remaining tomato juice. Allow to simmer until desired flavor is reached.

Top with sour cream and shredded cheese.


Freezer Meal: Freeze after preparation, then thaw and heat through when ready to eat.

Swedish Meatballs in Sour Cream Sauce

I found this recipe on Land O' Lakes website years ago. To make it a little easier, I started using frozen meatballs.

Swedish Meatballs in Sour Cream Sauce

2 bags (16 oz) Armour meatballs
2 cups half & half
1 cup sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 teaspoon salt
1 package egg noodles

Cook meatballs as directed on package in 13x9 baking dish.

Combine half & half, sour cream, cream of chicken soup and salt in medium-sized bowl. Pour over meatballs. Continue baking, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes or until sauce is heated through.

Meanwhile, prepare noodles as directed on package. Drain.

Serve meatballs and sauce over hot cooked noodles.

Makes 8 servings.