Monday, January 4, 2010

A Chilly Day for Chili!!

Posted by SouthShore Chick at 6:55 PM

Yesterday was so cold, not to say that today was any better, but I'm bundled up in the family room next to a blazing fire. I love cold weather! It's all about bundling up in your favorite blankie next to a warm fire and sipping a tasty cup of hot cocoa with lots of marshmallows! I also love making a big pot of chili to warm the soul!!

Now you will have to forgive me because I have been experimenting with my chili for over a year now. My favorite brand of chili is Nalley's. I can't get that brand in Oklahoma so I have to settle for trying to clone Nalley's Mm-Mm Good Chili! haha!

Here is my latest and greatest thrown together last night. It's not nearly as good as Nalley's but I can definitely say this pot of chili was excellent!!!

Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs ground beef
  • 2 8-oz cans tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 15.5-oz cans kidney beans (I prefer VanCamps or Great Value Light Red Kidney)
  • 2 15.5-oz cans red beans (I prefer Bush's or Great Value)
  • 3/4 cup chili seasoning
  • garlic powder (to desired taste)
  • seasoned salt (to desired taste)
  • Jane's Krazy Mixed-Up Salt (to desired taste)
  • crushed red peppers (to desired taste)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
Directions:


1.  Ground the beef into ity-bity crumbs in a stockpot. Drain the fat.



2.  With the stovetop burner turned to medium heat, Stir in the tomato sauce and water.


3.  Add the the kidney and red beans.


4.  Blend in the chili seasoning, garlic powder, seasoned salt, Jane's Krazy Mixed-Up Salt
and crushed red peppers.



5.  Chop up the yellow onion and toss into the pot. I chop mine real fine to an almost minced consistancy because I have four picky children who swear they don't like onions but love my chili! haha! "What they don't know can't hurt them.", says I!



6.  Simmer over medium to medium-high heat, stirring frequently for 15-20 minutes or until chili becomes thick and onions soft!


Bon Appétit!

 

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2 comments:

Trina said...

Now I'm hungry! That chili looks most divine. Where did you get your dishes from?

January 30, 2010 at 4:05 PM  
SouthShore Chick said...

The Pampered Chef! I'm addicted! haha!

February 6, 2010 at 4:52 PM  

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