Cumin – Merry Heart Crafts

1 lb ground beef, 1 lg onion-chopped, 1 med green pepper-chopped. Brown together in large skillet. Pour into large pot.

Add: 1 pt tomatoes or 1 qt home canned tomato juice, 1 small can tomato sauce or 1 small can tomato paste, 1 pkg chili seasoning mix (I prefer Chili-O brand), 1 tsp. chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 3 cans kidney beans. If this looks too thick, add water till reach desired consistency. Salt and pepper to taste. I also add garlic salt.

To can this pressure pints 75 min, qts 90 min on 10 lb pressure.

Chili Seasoning Mix

3 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 onion powder, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper( I use much less of the 2 hot ingredients), 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Given to me by Judy Yoder

7 qts tomatoes-chunked, 6 garlic cloves-chopped, 5 onions-chopped, 4 green peppers-chopped, 1/2 cup hot peppers-chopped (or to taste), 2 cups vinegar, 2 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp oregano, 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp cilantro.

Simmer until thick. Process 20 min. in water bath canner. Makes approx. 11 pints.

I have been asked to post my salsa recipe. This is a very good recipe and can easily be divided to make less. This recipe makes about 10-12 pints depending upon how thick you let it get when simmering.

Salsa

7 qts tomatoes chunked
6 cloves garlic chopped
5 med. onions chopped
5 green peppers chopped
1/2 cup hot peppers chopped(this makes med. hot-lower or increase amount for your preference)
2 cups vinegar
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp cilantro
2 tsp chili powder
Combine all ingredients. Simmer until thick. I simmer 4-5 hrs. Process in hot water bath canner 20 min. I use pints.

Enjoy!

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