• 1 pound beef stew meat cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp canola oil
• 1 - 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
• 2 medium carrots peeled and chopped
• 1 small onion chopped, about 1 cup
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 -14.5 oz diced tomatoes undrained
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 frozen bag of whole kernel corn

chopped avocado, chopped cilantro, and/or crushed red pepper (optional)

• mixed roasted vegetable potatoes, carrots, mushrooms (whatever you want)
• 6 lb whole chicken
• 3-4 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme
• 2-3 shallots, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 medium red onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup dry red wine (or chicken broth)
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tsp oil if needed
• 2 onions
• 2 celery
• 2 garlic
• 1/2 green pepper
• 14 oz tomatoes crushed
• 1 tbsp cocoa
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 4 cups red kidney beans cooked
• 1 can tomato sauce