Mom's Cowboy Chili

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Fyi, this is not a real chili recipe. When we were kids, we began calling this 'cowboy chili' because the beans and beef made us think of chuck wagon food, and my mom went along with it. I've modified this recipe over the years to fit my adult tastes, but it is still kid-friendly (if you prefer, leave out the chili powder and red pepper). This recipe is great fresh, but it's even better as a leftover since the flavors mix better the longer it sits in the fridge. Also, the beans, rice, and tortillas turn this into a large amount of filling food, which helps your kitchen economy.

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Steps

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Brown ground beef in a very large skillet or sauce pan.

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At the same time as you are cooking the beef , prepare the white rice in a small sauce pan or in the microwave according to directions.

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Drain the fat from the beef and add the chili powder , red pepper , and black pepper very quickly.

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Lower the burner heat to simmer the mixture.

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Stir the beef to mix in the spices and make the meat small , not clumped.

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Do not do this too long or the meat will burn.

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Add the ranch style beans , green chiles , and cooked rice and stir well.

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Cover and simmer the mixture for about 15-20 minutes.

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Do not simmer for too long or the mixture will dry out.

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Heat each tortilla in the microwave for about 15 seconds.

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Sprinkle cheese on the tortilla and microwave for another 5-10 seconds.

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Add 3-4 spoonfuls of the hot beef mixture to the heated tortilla , fold , and serve with tabasco.

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Ingredients

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lean ground beef, ranch style beans, mild green chilies, cooked white rice, flour tortilla, sharp cheddar cheese, tabasco sauce, chili powder, red pepper, black pepper