Chili, Simple and Delicious
Taken from my “Favorites” folder!
Chili doesn’t need a lot of fancy ingredients to be good, here’s one that’s simple but big on flavor and is even better the next day so I recommend making the chili 1-3 days ahead
Make this as spicy as you like by adjusting the chili flakes, I also like to add in a couple of jalapeno peppers…
This may be started on the stove then transfered to a crockpot and simmered for 6 hours
Servings 8
INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
6 large garlic cloves, minced (the more garlic the better so don’t skimp!)
2 teaspoons dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release the flavor)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or adjust to taste)
2-3 tablespoons mild chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
4 (14-1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes (with juice and undrained)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons seasoned salt or white salt, to taste (I use seasoned salt)
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, with juice
shredded cheddar cheese, optional
sour cream, optional
INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————————
In a large pot brown the ground beef with onion and green bell pepper until no longer pink; drain all fat.
Add in garlic, oregano and chili flakes; cook stirring until browned (about 12-15 minutes, for the best flavor the meat must be slightly browned).Add in chili powder and cumin; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
Add in stewed tomatoes with the juice, tomato sauce and seasoned salt; bring to a boil over medium heat stirring.
Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 1-1/2 hours stirring occasionally (can simmer longer, the long the better!)
Stir in the beans with their liquid and continue to cook for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ladle into bowls then top with cheddar cheese and dollup of sour cream if desired.
You will also find this recipe on Recipezazz.com
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Just made this chili tonight and it is the best I have ever made!!!! How do you do it Kitten everything of yours is wonderful. Thanks for the recipes!!!!
I made this twice now, and it is fantastic. So much better than my throw together recipe I had been using for years. Thanks!!
I have always just thrown my chili together also, taught to do that by my mom,and never followed a recipe. Too bad, because this is just the best. The taste and the look it makes it amazing. I still like my Mom’s chili but – sorry Mom – this is better.
Just wanted to let you know that my family loved this recipe and the kids even had seconds!! They are usually very picky eaters. Thanks for sharing your recipes with us! I will definitely buy your cookbook when it comes out!!