Family-Style Chuck Wagon Chili

      Yield: 4 Servings

      1 lb lean beef,Ground

      1 T  garlic,Minced

      1 cn whole tomatoes (16 oz can)

           -undrain

      1 cn kidney beans (16 oz can)

           -rinsed an

    3/4 c  picante sauce

      2 t  chili powder,as desired  as

           -  much,a

  2 1/2 t  cumin,Ground

    2/3 c  green onions w/tops,Sliced

           -1/4-inc

  OPTIONAL TOPPINGS  ==============

      1    monterey jack or,Shredded

           -cheddar

      1    hot rice,Cooked

      1    sour cream

      1    cilantro,Chopped

Brown meat with garlic in large saucepan or Dutch oven; drain.  Stir

in remaining ingredients except green onions and optional toppings.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered 15 minutes,

stirring occasionally. Add green onions; simmer 5 to 10 minutes or

until chili is desired consistency, stirring occasionally.  Ladle

chili into bowls; serve with optional toppings and additional picante

sauce. Makes 4 servings, about 5 cups chili. A real crowd pleaser,

this savory chili tastes like it simmered all day, but it's ready to

serve in about half an hour. If you prefer, black beans or pinto