Quick Meal # 1...

Beef and Chili Bean Soup

1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil

1 Red Onion, Finely Chopped

2 Cloves Garlic, Crushed

2 1/2 Tsps Chili Flakes or Chili Powder

2 1/2 Tsps Ground Cumin

2 1/2 Tbsps Chopped Cilantro (Fresh)

1 1/2 Tsps Ground Coriander (Optional)

1lb Lean Ground Beef

1 Tbsp Tomato Paste

1 Can Diced Tomatoes with Juice

1 14oz Can Red Kidney Beans, Drained and Rinsed

8 Cups Beef Stock

*** For serving, more chopped cilantro and sour cream.

Directions:

* Heat Oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook the Onion for 2-3 minutes or until soft. Add the Garlic, Chili flakes or powder, Cumin, Cilantro and Corriander. Cook for 1 minute. Add Ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Break up lumps.

* Add Tomato Paste, Tomatoes, Beans and Stock...bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes. Remove any floating debris with a spoon. Stir in additional Cilantro and Sour Cream.

Serves 4

***Idea***- This dish can actually be frozen. Just cool and then divide into freezer safe containers. Freezes for 1 month.