This was modified from one of the Trim Healthy Mama recipes. It is so good, and we love it so much… especially on cool days. It is so filling, and everyone always wants more, so we rarely have any leftovers.

We really like to make this with ground venison that has a little bacon mixed with it, but lately we’ve been using a combination of ground turkey and ground sausage.

This is a recipe that is in rotation on our Perpetual Winter Meal Plan.

Cowboy Grub Dinner

12-24 servings – most people want seconds

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of ground meat, browned
• 1-2 large onions, chopped
• 1 large bell pepper, chopped (optional)
• 2 T. minced garlic
• Approximately 60 oz diced tomatoes
• 2-3 cans pinto beans, or other beans
• 1 can or corn or 1 c. frozen corn (optional)
• 2 – 3 T. chili powder
• 1 T. garlic powder
• 2 t. cumin
• 2 t. salt
• ½ t. cayenne pepper, (optional)
• Black pepper to taste
• 4 c. cooked rice or riced cauliflower – can be mixed in

optional toppings:

• Jalapeno pepper, sliced
• Sour cream
• Shredded cheese
• Corn chips
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes to taste, (optional)

Directions:

In a large pot brown the meat, if not already done.

Add in the onions, pepper, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until slightly tender.

Add the remaining ingredients, don’t add the rice unless you want it all mixed in, and let cook until HOT and bubbly.

Serve over rice or cauliflower. Add toppings as desired. ENJOY!

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