Down. Set. Chili!

100g ground steak

1 tomato

1/2 c water or broth

3-4 cloves minced garlic

Seasonings (to taste):

1/2 t onion powder

1/2 t oregano

1/4 t cumin

1/4 t black pepper

1/4 t cayenne

1/4 t basil

1/4 t thyme

1. Preheat pan over MED heat.
   
2. Add minced garlic and 1 T of the water/broth to pan.
   
3. Saute 2-3 mins. Be sure not to burn the garlic. Add more water/broth as necessary.
   
4. Increase heat to MED-HI.
   
5. Add ground steak and saute until brown - about 5 mins.
   
6. Add all seasonings and cook an additional 3 mins. Continue to add more water/broth as necessary.
   
7. While that is cooking dice 1/2 of tomato and place other 1/2 in food processor or blender to puree.
   
8. Mix in tomatoes, puree, and rest of broth.
   
9. Turn heat down to MED-LO and simmer until it reaches desired consistency.

TIP: I usually mix all my spices together in a small bowl so I can add them all at once.

This can be prepared in advance and frozen. I'll make up batches of this and freeze into individual portions. Then I take it out the night before I'm ready to serve. The kids love taking this for school lunches as well.