Zippy Chili

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups water
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 8 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink.
• 2 add mushrooms, peppers and garlic, cook and stir 3 minutes, until vegetables are almost tender.
• 3 stir in water, tomatoes and taco seasoning.
• 4 bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
• 5 add beans, simmer 30 minutes longer.
• 6 top with cheese to serve.