3-Can Chili

3-Can Chili (pdf)

Makes: 4 servings (1 ½ cups per serving)
Preparation Time: 3 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto, kidney, red, or black beans, not drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained OR 1 1⁄2 cups frozen corn 
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, not drained
  Chili powder to taste 
• Hot sauce (optional) 

Directions

1. Collect all the ingredients. 
2. Open cans, and drain corn (if using canned corn) before preparing the recipe. 
3. Pour the beans with liquid, corn, and tomatoes with liquid into a large pot over medium heat. Add a small amount of chili powder, and stir to mix. 
4. Continue to stir over medium heat until it reaches a simmer and is thoroughly heated. 
5. Taste to determine if you want to add more chili powder. 
6. Serve with hot sauce if desired. 
7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days. 

Be creative! Try adding garlic powder; chopped, cooked meat; chopped onion; and/or chopped green or red bell pepper in step #3 of the recipe.