The Old Feminist Goes Domestic Goddess, Again

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One of my all time "dump-it-all-in" recipes. It is on my mind because this is what I cooked for supper tonight. I can freeze the left-overs and serve another evening (no cooking -- Hurray!). This is always a hit at those pot-luck suppers, too. The men really like it.

Okie (or Texican) Beef Dump

1. In large, heavy skillet, brown 1lb xtra lean ground beef; 1 chopped onion; 1 chopped stalk of celery.
   
2. Dump into a 3-qt casserole--

• the meat mixture;
• 16oz can beans drained (red kidney, pinto, or 2 cups of those delicious home done Anazi beans);
• 12oz can vacuum packed corn (or 1 1/2 cup frozen corn);
• 4oz can drained chopped green chilies (more if you like it hotter);
• 2oz jar drained chopped pimento;
• 8oz can tomato sauce;
  
• 1tsp granulated sugar;
• 1 garlic clove, well-minced or crushed;
  
• 1 tsp freshly (this is important) ground cumin seed;
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper;
• 1tsp salt.

Stir well; cover loosely; microwave at HIGH for 4-6 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes.

Let rest for 5 minutes; reset microwave to MEDIUM; cook for 8 minutes; let rest for 5 minutes. This can be repeated as long as necessary and this dish only gets better the more it is reheated.

To serve: spoon each serving into a large flat soup "plate;" make a ring around the edge of slightly crushed corn chips (Fritos) and top with grated Mexican blend cheese (or cheddar); cover & wait for the cheese to melt or microwave at MEDIUM HIGH until cheese melts; hit with a dollop of sour cream and serve.
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