Cheap and Easy and YUMMY Chili (for 2)

It has been a cool 70 degrees today, and around 50 degrees in the evenings here in South Eastern West Virginia. Weather like this makes me crave for Fall, and everything that comes with the Fall Season. I love a good, thick, spicy chili on cool evenings. This recipe is super fast and easy and can be whipped up in less than 1/2 an hour. It is also delicious, and to me, it tastes better than all those fancy chilis that cook all day and have 100 ingredients.

Needed:

*1 package McCormick's chili seasoning (I like the HOT, but it IS HOT)

*1 lb Lean Ground Beef

*2 -15oz cans tomato sauce (or undrained crushed tomatoes)

*1 can kidney beans drained

*1 small onion - chopped

*1 bell pepper - chopped

1. In a large saucepan brown the beef adding the onions and peppers while cooking.

2. When beef is browned and veggies soft, add the dry McCormick's seasoning packet and stir.

3. Cook for 1 minute and then add both cans of tomato sauce.

4. Add kidney beans and cook for 5 minutes, or until hot.

5. Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, and/or crackers!

Makes 4 small bowls or 2 large bowls.

George Foreman Waffle Pancakes

This idea is for use with a REGULAR George Foreman Grill, NOT the ones with the removeable plates for waffles. ; )
My friend Melanie, who recently moved to Alaska is always updating her Facebook with tons of fascinating pictures of her life in AK. I'm amazed at all her photos of the Alaska sky, wildlife.. and food. =cD I saw her do this and just HAD to try it!!

Here's the General Idea:
*Mix up your batter (I use the Walmart brand - JUST ADD WATER!!)
*Prop up your George Foreman with something (I use the pan from my toaster oven)
***I would lay a towel down under the grill so it doesn't slip.
*Get the grill hot for a minute (or so) and melt some butter on it
*Pour on your batter - close the lid
*Wait for about 30 seconds (if that long)
*Open the lid, and Flip UPSIDE DOWN and ROTATE 90 degrees
***This adds the pretty waffle/grill marks on your flapjacks
*Wait another 30 seconds (or less)

DONE!
Now you can add your syrup, fresh sliced fruit, whipped cream... *or*
Do as I did...

add French vanilla ice cream, caramel syrup, and chopped walnuts.