Lori’s Kid-Friendly Chili

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 14-1/2 oz. can petite diced tomatoes
• 10-oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 15-oz. can tomato sauce
• 15-1/2 oz. can mild chili beans
• 1-1/4 oz. pkg. mild chili seasoning mix
• 2 c. water
• 8-oz. pkg. thin spaghetti,
• uncooked and divided

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from gooseberrypatch.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown beef; drain. Add both cans of tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, beans, seasoning mix and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.

While chili is simmering, break half the spaghetti into thirds and cook as directed on package, reserving the rest for a future use. Drain but do not rinse spaghetti. Add spaghetti to pot. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, until chili thickens slightly.

Serves 8 to 10.