Reduced Fat Sloppy Joes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 c.)
2 tsp. fresh chopped garlic
1 diced green bell pepper (about 1 c.)
2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 (28 oz.) can crushed Italian plum tomatoes
1 c. water
1 (16 oz.) can red kidney or other beans (juice and all)
1 c. tomato ketchup
1 lb. chicken (cutlets)
flour, seasoned with pepper
butter or margarine
fresh or straw mushrooms
2 or more Tbsp. beef bouillon
1/2 c. Marsala wine

Preparation

Cut chicken into small serving pieces; coat with flour.
Heat butter in pan until melted.
Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides.
Add mushrooms and saute briefly.
Add beef bouillon and Marsala.
Mix together.
Simmer 15 to 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
Season to taste.
Add flour and bouillon; will thicken.
Add more bouillon for more stock.
Add spices (garlic, parsley, etc.), if desired.