Ten Minute Chili and Del Monte Southwestern Tomato Kick-Off Giveaway

All of you who know that I am a HUGE sports fan.  This time of the year is especially exciting and I don't want to spend game time in the kitchen preparing meals.  So I was so excited to find this Chili recipe.  It is perfect for game day or any crazy day for that matter. I used the new Del Monte Petite Cut Tomatoes with Green Chilies.  QUICK and YUMMY!!

10 Minute Chili
from Del Monte.com
1 can (14.5 oz.) Del Monte^® Petite Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (or chipotle chilies)
1 can (8 oz.) Tomato Sauce
1 pound  ground beef
1/2 cup diced onions
2 Tablespoon chili powder (plus or minus to your taste)
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Salt and pepper to taste

Brown meat, and onions in a large skillet.  Stir in the chili powder.  Add undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce and beans.  Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until heated through.  

We like to serve with shredded cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips.

The new line of Del Monte Southwestern-Style Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes is awesome!! 

The addition of the Chipotle Chilies and

 Green Chilies is amazing!!

When I opened the can to make the chili, I was in awe by how fresh and beautiful looking it was!! I am very picky about how my tomatoes are diced and these were perfect!

Some quick facts about this new line:

• The new Del Monte Southwestern-Style Petite Cut® Diced Tomatoes are the perfect way to spice up main dishes and snacking recipes
• Del Monte canned tomatoes, fruits and vegetables contain the same essential nutrients as fresh varieties
• The majority of Del Monte products are picked at the peak of ripeness and canned on the same day, to ensure nutrients and flavor are locked in.

To celebrate these new products they are hosting a Del Monte® Southwestern Tomato Kick-Off Sweepstakes

 Here is how to get started:

• Follow the Del Monte Brand on Pinterest
• Create a Pinterest board named “Del Monte Southwestern Tomato Kick-Off”
• Pin at least two (2) Del Monte Tomato Recipes from the “Del Monte Southwestern Tomato Kick-Off” Pinterest board and at least two (2) football entertaining ideas
• Register your Pinterest board to the Del Monte page from January 21^st through February 15^th to be entered into the Del Monte® Southwestern Tomato Kick-Off Sweepstakes program
• Get ready for a chance to win one of the many prizes available, including an ultimate entertainment package with a Sony® 55” LED TV, Bose® home theater system and Sony® Blu-ray player (ARV $4,779.00 USD).   
• for official rules go here.

To help you get creating your recipes and thanks to Del Monte one lucky reader will win this awesome gift pack:

 (1) Del Monte® Petite Cut® Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies

(1) Del Monte® Petite Cut® Diced Tomatoes with Chipotle Chilies

$25 Visa gift card

Winner will randomly chosen on February 15, 2013.  To enter follow the directions below.

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The Del Monte products, information and gift packs have been provided by Del Monte. All opinions are my own.