Meta Givens Chili Con Carne

Another lovely Sunday morning and probably one of the last for walking to and from church.

The autumn colours were just beautiful and gave a warm glow to a chilly morning

At church we gave prayers for our servicemen and women and all those who are fighting in this conflict. As its the Sunday before Armistace day, marking the armistice signed between the Allied powers and Germany at Compiègne, France, November 11, 1918.. we remembered those who have lost their lives so far in this dreadful  war. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families..always

I was reminded of the poem.."In Flanders Field" written in 1915 by Canadian Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae during the Second Battle of Ypres in Belgium, a day after burying his close friend, Lieutenant Alexis Helmer. One of thousands killed at that time

The red poppies growing over soldiers' graves inspired the red poppy as an international symbol of remembrance for war casualties, observed during Remembrance Day and Memorial Day.

In May 1940 the flatlands of Flanders once again became a major combat zone. Advancing German forces pushed Allied troops across the region, culminating in the historic evacuation at the beaches of Dunkirk

That is why I wear my poppy brooch with pride

For dinner I made a very simple Chili Con Carne from The Modern Family Cook Book Meta Givens, 

1942. It was very quick and easy to throw together and was very flavourful.. but I would suggest you season the ground beef while browning.. and I would also add a couple of cloves of garlic. It made all the difference

We served it over rice with a sprinkle of cheese and a chunk of cornbread..leaving plenty to have as leftovers tomorrow...possibly on a jacket potato

5 slices bacon
1 medium onion, sliced
1 lb. ground beef
1 No. 2 tin (1 lb. 4 oz.) kidney beans
1 No. 2 1/2 tin tomatoes (1 lb. 12 oz.)
salt to suit taste
2 Tablespoons chili powder.. or to suit taste 

Original Recipe

• Pan-broil bacon until done. 
• Remove bacon and saute onion in the drippings until tender, 7-10 minutes. 
• Add meat and brown. 
• Chop bacon and return to mixture
• Add remaining ingredients. 
• Simmer until flavors are well blended, about 20 minutes
• Serve hot. 
• If desired the meat mixture may be served over hot cooked rice. 
• 5 servings.

The Modern Family Cook Book
Meta Givens 1942