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½ pound hamburger
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery or green bell pepper
1 clove garlic or teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 - 4 teaspoons chili powder
¼ cup water
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans or pinto beans with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can cream style corn
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon oregano (optional)
6 corn tortillas, cut into 1 inch pieces
½ cup grated cheese

Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Add onions, celery or green pepper, garlic, and salt and stir until onion is soft. Drain fat from skillet (tilt skillet, spoon out fat). Mix chili powder and water, add to meat. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the cheese, and mix well. Stir until it starts to boil. Turn heat down, sprinkle with cheese, cover with a lid or piece of foil and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Makes 5-6 servings.