Chili Beans

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

Tuna Cakes

1/4 cup each chopped green pepper and onions, 1/4 cup mayonaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, 2 5oz. cans tuna drained, 1 egg beaten, 1 cup dry bread crumbs.  Mix all ingredients together.  Roll balls, flatten into cakes.  Fry cakes in melted butter until done.

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