This could also easily be filed under "Favorite Things" - as a matter of fact it will be! I love, love, love chili! This one is so easy, I make it all the time. It's also one of the kids favorite dishes so thats an added bonus. Every time I make it I change it up a bit based on what's in the pantry. Here is the basic recipe. This week, I swapped out the ground beef for ground chicken. I also used one can of chili style tomatoes and one can of fire roasted tomatoes in place of the two listed.
Easy Chili
Ingredients:
- 1lb ground beef
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes (green peppers and onions)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes (w/chilis)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 Tablespoon of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- crushed red pepper (I add this and the chili powder afterwards because the kids don't like the spice)
- 1 can (15 ounces) dark kidney beans. rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) light kidney beans. rinsed and drained
Toppings can include any or all of the following: shredded cheese, chopped onions, chopped jalapenos, avocado, crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, hot sauce.
Method
- Cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, drain and return to pot.
- Stir in both cans of tomatoes, and all ingredients up to the beans.
- Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer, uncovered, for one hour, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in beans and simmer for 15 minutes more.
Serve over rice and add toppings.
Posted by Danielle Miller
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