Black Bean Chili

Black Bean Chili with Fritos and Cheese

You will need:

1 package Taste of Gourmet Black Bean Chili
1 - 15 ounce can of chopped tomatoes
3 cups beef bouillon (made from bouillon cubes)
1 lb of ground beef or turkey
1 cup cheddar cheese grated
Crushed Fritos or corn chips

Follow directions on the chili mix using the bouillon instead of water and the tomatoes instead of tomato sauce. Cook for 30 minutes. To serve - sprinkle the hot bowl of soup with cheese and top with corn chips.

^{Hot Chili Cheese Dip}

1 package Black Bean Chili Mix
1 can tomato sauce (15 oz.)
3 cups water
1 lb. Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese
1 can evaporated milk (13 oz.)
1 tablespoon Chipotle Sauce

Make Chili according to directions on package (use meat if you choose.) Add cheese, milk and simmer until cheese is melted. Add Chipotle for more heat and the good smoky flavor of the sauce. Dip will refrigerate for a week. Serve with corn chips as an appetizer or pour over tortilla chips, chopped tomato and lettuce for Super Nachos

Hot Chili Cheese Dip

1 package Black Bean Chili
1 can tomato sauce (15 oz.)
3 cups water
1 lb. Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1 can evaporated milk (13 oz.)
1 Tablespoon Chipotle Sauce

Make Chili according to directions on package (use meat if you choose.) Add cheese, milk and simmer until cheese is melted. Add Chipotle for more heat and the good smoky flavor of the sauce. Dip will refrigerate for a week.  Serve with corn chips as an appetizer.  Or make Super Nachos by pouring Chili Dip over tortilla chips, chopped tomato and lettuce!

Julie Fitzmaurice, MO

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