I usually dont blog on the weekends, but I wanted to share a delicious {and original} recipe for this weekend’s football game. 🙂 To say that I love to cook might be an understatement. However, I had hit a plateau with my recipe inspiration {thank you Pinterest for reviving my inspiration}. You see, I need recipes to cook up great things. There are only a hand full of dishes that I make without them … you know the kind that comes from your head. Well chili happens to be one of them. I made the most delicious pot of chili today and I finally documented it! I thought I would share with you!
JENNIFER’S CHILI
- 2 lbs Ground Beef
- (15.5 oz) Can of Light Red Kidney Beans, rinsed & drained
- (15.5 oz) Can of Dark Red Kidney Beans, rinsed & drained
- (15.5 oz) Can of Pinto Beans, rinsed & drained
- (15.25 oz) Can of Corn, rinsed & drained
- (2) (14.5 oz) Cans of Stewed Tomatoes, chopped
- (15 oz) Can of Tomato Sauce
- (8 oz) Can of Tomato Paste
- Medium Onions, chopped
- Large Green Pepper, chopped
- (8 oz) Package of Mushrooms, chopped (any variety)
- Cloves of Garlic, minced
- (1-2) Jalapeños, chopped
- (2) (12 oz) Beer (any variety)
- Palmful – Paprika
- Palmful – Oregano
- One packet of Chili Mix
- Salt & Pepper
- Palmfuls of Sugar (to taste)
- Ketchup (to taste)
- Brown beef in a non-stick skillet. Pour in large stockpot
- Drain & Rinse beans and corn. Add to stockpot.
- Add tomato sauce and paste.
- Add onions, green pepper, mushrooms, garlic, and jalapeño.
- Chop stewed tomatoes. Pour sauce from can and tomatoes into stockpot.
- Add beers and packet of chili mix.
- Simmer on low to medium for 20 minutes.
- Taste and add spices, sugar, and ketchup to taste.
- Simmer on low for up to an hour. The longer it simmers the better the flavor — just make sure it doesnt burn.
- Serve with cornbread muffins (I prefer Trader Joes variety).
Raymond and I are heading to his brother’s house for the game. I havent seen Raymond this excited about driving to Dallas (North Carolina) in awhile. His brother and wife just had their first baby, which is causing the anticipation I believe. We also plan to make:
Paula Deen’s Mini Burgers (with a twist — mushrooms & smoked gouda)
I prefer to bake up cupcakes or Reese Cup Brownie Bites — but since his family has a lot of health problems, Raymond asked me to keep it fairly healthy. Fine — Ill save the really yummy stuff for another day!
What are you making for the big game?
Go Patriots…Go Giants….I am honestly pulling for them both. What can I say, I think they are both great!
Until next time…
