Southfork Chili

2 1/2 cups ground beef
2 cups onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
3 Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp oregano
2 1/2 tsp salt
2 (16 oz) cans chili beans
1 (16 oz) can red kidney beans
2-3 (16 oz) cans diced (or stewed) tomatoes
1 (16 oz) can whole kernel corn
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

In large skillet, saute beef; drain fat. Add onions, green pepper, garlic, red pepper, spices and salt.
Cook til Tender.
Add ingredients. Simmer 45 minutes (or put in crockpot for 3 hours - low)

Freeze when cool.
Or Serve with Cheese, sour cream, and chips

*This recipe is huge - When I do it for my family - I make the whole batch, and then freeze the rest for another meal another time.

Shannon's Sweet Chili

1 lb ground beef
1 large onion chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp black pepper
1 can (28 ounces) chopped tomatoes
1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cans (16 ounces) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup packed light-brown sugar
1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked following package instructions

Shredded cheese & sour cream

Brown beef, onion and garlic for about 10 minutes. Add chili powder, salt, cumin, pepper, and oregano. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans and brown sugar. Add water to tomato can and add to pot. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serve over elbow macaroni. Garnish with cheese and sour cream.

Makes 8 servings.

Jen Rich

Taco Soup

1 lb ground beef - browned
1/2 cup onions - chopped
1  15oz can stewed tomatoes
1  15oz can chili
1  15oz can corn - drained
1  15oz can tomato sauce
1/2 pkg taco seasoning
2 cups water
salt and pepper to taste

Freezing: Brown beef with onions, Add remaining ingredients. Pour into a gallon size freezer bag and freeze.
To Cook: Simmer 20 min (or until hot) or put in Crock Pot on low for 3 hours.
Serve with corn chips, sour cream, and grated cheese.

Teri Cook

Minestrone Soup

1 lb pork sausage (or hamburger) - browned
4 cups water
2 stalks celery - sliced
2-3 large carrots
1   10oz can beef broth
1   quart stewed tomatoes (2- 15oz cans)
2  cloves garlic - minced
1/2 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1 Tbsp parsley
1 Tbsp sugar
1 cup Macaroni
1  15oz can garbanzo beans (drained)
1  15oz can French green beans

Freezing: Combine all ingredients, simmer 10 min, let cool, put in gallon size freezer bag. Seal and freeze.
To cook: Crockpot - 3-4 hours on low or Simmer 30-60 min.

Julie McKay