clearing out the pantry. . .

We are having work done at the house and we really need to clear the pantry as close to "0" as possible

This is what I put together for dinner tonight and it was very good!

Hobo oven chili

1 small can kidney beans (drained)
1 medium can stewed tomatoes
1 small can black beans (drained)
1 medium onion (I used a red onion)
1/4 c chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
2 pounds ground meat (I used Morningstar Farms)
3 cups frozen hash browns
1 pound mozarella cheese, shredded
3 slices bacon

In a large skillet cut bacon into 1" pieces and begin to brown. As the skillet sizzles and the bacon begins to glisten drop in the onion and stir until the onion begins soften.

In a separate bowl toss together your cheese and hashbrowns and set aside.

To the mixture on the stove add the meat. When it is well browned add the beans and tomatoes. Stir. Add the chili and garlic powder--salt and pepper if you want it.

Cook until it is heated through and bubbly. Remove from heat and spoon this mixture into a backing dish. I used a cake pan. On top of your hobo chili top with the hashbrown and cheese mixture...for extra yum add some french fried onions on top.

Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes

I served this with cornbread and steamed green beans seasoned with peppered bacon.
I was asked to make it again....