Chili Chili Chili

During the winter months, we are a soup/stew kind of family.  Chili is one of our favorites.  I started a while back with a basic Chili con Carne recipe and made a few changes to come up with the recipe we now use.

CHILI

1 lb ground beef

1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tbps chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp dried oregano leaves

1 tsp cocoa

1/2 tsp red pepper sauce
2 - 8 oz cans mushrooms, drained or 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
1 can beans (light or dark kidney, or white)
2 cups water with 2 cubes beef bouillon or beef base for 2 cups

Brown beef, onion and garlic in 3 quart sauce pan.

Since I used canned mushrooms this time, I threw them in with the onions to brown them a bit, but you can just toss them in when you add the tomatoes, broth and spices.  If I have any, I will also throw in green/red peppers and chopped celery.

Stir in remaining ingredients except beans.  Heat to boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Stir in beans.  Continue to simmer until beans are heated through.

Serve over whole grain rice with a dollup of sour cream and sliced green onions.

Kelly~