Beefy Black Bean Chili

Black beans and salsa give this chili a Mexican twist. Serve with corn or tortilla chips. Ole!

Makes: 7 Cups

Cooking Time: 15 min

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground round
• 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, undrained
• 1 cup medium or hot chunky salsa
• 2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili seasoning mix

Instructions

1. Cook beef in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain, if necessary.
    
2. While beef cooks, drain and mash 1 can of beans. Add mashed beans, undrained beans, salsa, tomato sauce, and seasoning mix to saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
    
3. Spoon into serving bowls, and serve with sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, and chopped scallions, if desired.