Quick fix chile

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsLean hamburger; not more than 15 % fat
½poundsCajun sausage; if link style remove the casings
1largeOnion; diced
10½ounceChicken broth
1largeRipe tomato; diced
8ouncesCanned tomato sauce
7ouncesMexican salsa; 1 can Embassa brand
1tablespoonPlus 2 tsp Mexican Chile Powder; Schilling's hot
1tablespoonPlus l tsp cumin; ground
1teaspoonGarlic powder;Lawry's coarse ground with parsley
1teaspoonDried marjoram flakes
3teaspoonsDiced jalapenos; canned Ortega brand
7ouncesDiced green chiles; canned Ortega brand
½cupWater
30ouncesCanned pinto beans; Ranch Style brand with jalapenos with their liquid
½teaspoonCayenne pepper powder
Salt and pepper; to taste

Directions

In a large pot saute the hamburger, Cajun sausage and onions until almost all the liquid is gone. Stir constantly to crumble the hamburger and sausage. If you purchase Cajun link sausage remove the casings prior to cooking. Add all the remaining ingredients except the pinto beans and simmer until most of the vegetables have cooked and blended together. About 30 minutes. Add the beans and simmer until heated through. Salt and pepper to taste. Serves 8.

NOTES : Note - If it starts to get too dry add a little more water. If a less spicy chile is desired, omit the cayenne pepper or add pinto beans without jalapenos in them. This should only take about 1 hour to prepare.

This is quick and easy but very tasty.

Recipe by: LeRoy Trnavsky

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by drleroy@... (LeRoy C Trnavsky) on Feb 21, 1998