Camera Critters & Scrumptious Sunday

Mockingbird

When taking this picture I was focused on the mockingbird and didn't pay any attention to the background. That black thing by his head is on the phone wire above.

Live and learn.

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Chili

1 1/4 pounds ground beef

2 cups diced onion

1 (6 oz) can whole tomatoes, with juice

2 1/2 T chili powder

2 1/2 t cumin

1 1/2 t salt

1 1/4 cups beef stock

1/2 t garlic powder or 3 garlic cloves, minced

1 small bay leaf

1 t oregano

1/4 cayenne pepper (I usually leave this out, my husband can't eat it)

1 (15 oz) can kidney beans

Toppings:

grated cheddar cheese

3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
6 T sour cream

To prepare the chili: Saute' the meat and the onions over medium heat until the meat loses its pink color. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the beans and toppings. simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Add the beans and simmer the mixture for 15 minutes longer. Remove the bay leaf. The chili will hold, refrigerated, for 3 days at this point; the flavors will mellow and improve with time.

For service: Serve in heated bowls. Top each serving with grated Cheddar cheese, chopped onion, and sour cream. Serves 6

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