Today has been a dreary day, so what better way to warm the soul than with a piping hot bowl of homemade chili? As most of you know, Jon does a majority of the cooking, so when I set up camp in the kitchen, I opt for quick and easy. That’s not to say the results aren’t tasty, they simply aren’t as complex. This chili is no exception. You can whip up this flavorful meal in less than 30 minutes- from prep to bowl.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 white onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 can chili beans
- 1 can stewed tomatoes, partially drained
- 1 can diced spiced tomatoes, partially drained
- 1 can green chilies, drained
- Salt, pepper, chili powder, cayenne pepper, celery salt, garlic powder and cumin to taste
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheddar
Preparation:
In a large pot, place the ground beef and chopped onion. Turn heat to medium high and cook meat, stirring occasionally, until browned. Add the remaining ingredients, stir, reduce head to medium, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Serve immediately with sour cream and shredded cheddar.
I tried something new with the cornbread. I used the Jiffy Cornbread mix and replaced the 1/3 cup of milk with 1/3 cup of creamed corned. The result was interesting- a crumblier bread, but oddly enough, it was packed with moisture.
A Ginger in the Kitchen 
This is almost exactly how I make my chili! I add one bottle of beer though too, just for a little kick, and simmer for an hour. 😉
Yummm, I want to try this!