Miss Lilly's Chili

My mother has been making this chili since I was a little girl. It has been adopted by our entire family and we all love it. It's better than any other for cheese and avocado lovers!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6-10

Ingredients

• 1  lb  cooked lean ground beef
• 1 (26 ounce) can  ranch style beans
• 1 (10 ounce) can  ranch-style beans with peppers (optional)
• 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
• 6  slices American cheese (and/or)
• 1 (10 ounce) jar  Cheez Whiz
• 1⁄2  diced onion
• 6 -10  avocados, 1 per person
•  shredded cheese
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
•  saltine crackers
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. In a large pot, combine cooked meat, beans, diced tomatoes, diced onion, and chili powder.
2. Salt and pepper according to taste.
3. Heat at medium heat for 3-5 minutes, then add sliced cheese and/or Cheez Whiz.
4. When cheese is almost melted, reduce heat to low-medium and cover.
5. Stir occasionally for about 8-10 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, slice each avocado in half for each person to put in bottom on bowl.
7. Serve with shredded cheese on top with saltine crackers.