Title: Cherie’s Easy Chili

Ingredients:

2 pounds hamburger (less if desired)

½ chopped onion (or more)

1 can tomato juice (64 ounce)

1 can red beans (chili beans if preferred)

1 can tomatoes (whole, diced, or pieces as preferred)

1 can condensed tomato soup (to taste)

1 package chili seasoning (French’s Chilio® preferred)

¼ teaspoon meat seasoning or to taste (Misty’s®, Lawry’s® or something similar)

salt to taste

pepper to taste

Directions:

Brown hamburger and onion and season with salt, pepper and meat seasoning. (You should taste the browned hamburger at this point. If seasoned properly, the mixture should not have a flat meaty taste.) Add chili seasoning and blend. Add tomatoes, tomato soup (usually just one can but 2 if desired), and beans. Mix well. Add tomato juice to achieve the desired consistency (more for a thinner soup less for thicker). Chili can be simmered in a crockpot or on the stove at low heat (occasional stirring to prevent sticking). Serve with toasted hoagie buns or toasted hot dog buns for dunking.

The chili can be spiced up (hotter) if desired. Other vegetables (such as corn) may also be added as a vaiant.