Chipotle Chili with Hominy & Beans

Lightly coat an unheated large saucepan with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion; cook until browned. If necessary, drain off fat. Stir in cumin and oregano; cook for 1 minute more. Add chipotle peppers, undrained tomatoes, red beans, hominy, sweet pepper, and the water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Divide among six pint freezer containers. Cover and freeze for up to 1 month.

For each serving, pack a container of frozen chili in an insulated lunch box along with a microwave-safe serving bowl. If desired, for each serving, pack 1 tablespoon of the shredded cheese in a resealable plastic bag and place in lunch box. Serve within 5 hours.

To serve, pour chili into bowl, breaking it up if still partially frozen. Microwave, covered, on 70 percent power (medium-high) for 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. If using cheese, sprinkle over chili before serving.