It’s a fantastic dinner shortcut that doesn’t taste like one.

I love it when a shortcut doesnt give itself away.

It’s one of the best time-savers I’ve ever found.

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Nothing about its flavor makes it seem like a shortcut at all.

All you have to do is add meat and beans.

The seasoning is perfectly balanced, too.

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What really sells me on it is how convenient it is.

I like the easy fiber and nutrients it adds with such little effort.

Its a pre-mixed bag of diced onions, celery, and green and red peppers.

I added it frozen and cooked it down with the beef.

It was entirely unnoticeable, which means I could have added even more.

It’s as delicious as a pot ofhomemade chilibut takes a fraction of the time to cook.

I now plan to have several cans stashed in my pantry at all times during the colder months.

Honestly, Id pay full price without a second thought.

And that practically makes them priceless.

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