Everyone's got one – a chili recipe.
Mine is simple. Actually, it's really my mama's recipe. It's an easy and straightforward set of ingredients – so easy that people seem dumbfounded once I explain it to them.
Both recipes are great as is but they can also serve as a great base to add things to (think mushrooms, ground lamb, bell peppers, carrots, basically whatever floats your boat).
My Mama's All-American Chili
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions (diced)1 small can tomato paste2 cans kidney beans (liquid used)2 cans chili beans (liquid used)1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon cumin1/2 tablespoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper Method:
Sweat onions with olive oil in large saucepan until tender.Add tomato paste and stir constantly.Quickly add cans of beans (liquid and all) and one can worth of water. Stir.Add spices and simmer for 4 minutes. Serves 8 - 10.The Chili Never Ever Disappoints
This recipe is vegan – and amazing!
If vegan isn't your thing, add ground beef or lamb to the onions; or add roasted chicken with the spices. Top with delicious cheese or sour cream of your choice.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions (diced)1 small can tomato paste2 cans garbanzos (rinsed)2 cans black beans (liquid used)1 can whole peeled tomatoes (chopped, liquid used)2 cloves garlic (minced)1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon cumin1/2 tablespoon salt1 teaspoon black pepperMethod:
Sweat onions with olive oil in large saucepan until tender.Add tomato paste and stir constantly.Add cans of beans (liquid and all), chopped tomatoes, and one can worth of water. Stir.Add garlic and spices. Simmer for 4 minutes.
