traditional bulk-prep
Classic Beef Chili
Freezes well up to 3 months. Top with shredded cheese and sour cream. Double the batch and freeze half for an easy future week.
$2.10/srv 380 cal 55 min
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Freezes well up to 3 months. Top with shredded cheese and sour cream. Double the batch and freeze half for an easy future week.
Make a double batch of the sauce and freeze in portions. Sauce improves overnight. Use 80/20 beef for richer flavor.
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