Since I was little my dad and I have traded daily calendars. Usually The Far Sde, but sometimes others like Argyle Sweater. We skipped a few years but now we’re back on it!

It starts off with an off one fire sure, but aren’t they all?!

The Far Side 2024 calendar - January 1st

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp coconut oil or pure beef tallow (such as Fatworks Pure Tallow)
• 2 cups chopped yellow onion (about 1 large onion)
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ pounds grass-fed ground beef or bison
• 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes
• ½ 6-oz. can tomato paste
• 1 14-oz. can pumpkin puree
• ½ – 1 cup chicken broth or water (homemade or store-bought)
• 2 ½ tsp. dried oregano
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions

• Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil and saute the onions and peppers, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes or until onions start to soften.
• Add the garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds or until fragrant.
• Add the ground beef. Use a spatula or large spoon to break it up as it cooks. Cook until meat is nearly cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
• Transfer meat mixture to the slow cooker.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir.
• Set heat to LOW and cook for 6-7 hours. Serve with desired toppings.

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