Journal 6, by Beckie Sealock

How to make excellent chili.....not Cincinnati style.

Take 1 pound of thawed hamburger, take out of wrapping, and put in frying pan. Brown the hamburger until all brown. Drain the grease. I rinse my hamburger off with water to get all the grease off. I also use 85 percent fat free beef....it's better for you, but the recipe does not state this.

Then add 2 cans of tomato sauce, I use the store brand. Next, the recipe calls for 1 can of kidney beans....again, I use the store brand....but I use 2 cans, to make it extra gassy, which I regret in bed that night because of my boyfriend really loving my chili.

Next, instead of using chili powder, I use McCormick's Mild Chili Seasoning packet. I feel I couldn't get the right flavor with chili powder, so that is why I use the seasoning packet.

Stir all ingredients together, bring to a boil and then let simmer for a good half hour. Again, the seasoning packet states to let simmer for ten minutes, but I like to let it simmer for longer...brings the flavor out of the beans.

Once the chili is done....spoon out into bowl, add shredded cheese of your choice, or crackers, and or sour cream.

Then serve. Yum!