Warm Up With Chili

by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger

16 Oct 2009 08:35 AM

Fall is one of the best times of the year to make chili. After all, nothing beats digging into a piping hot bowl of hearty chili following a marathon leaf-raking session. Chili is also great to serve up during Sunday football tailgate parties.

Regardless of where you serve this highly versatile dish, the preparation is a breeze. My favorite chili recipes are delicious, nutritious, and will help warm up the coldest autumn day. See for yourself:

EASY CROCK POT CHILI

Ingredients:

1 can pork and beans

1 can kidney beans

1 can pinto beans

1 can black beans

1 can crushed tomatoes

1 can chopped tomatoes

1 medium green pepper diced

1 medium onion, diced

4 ounces tomato paste

1 package chili seasoning (any brand)

1 pound beef stew meat

Directions:

Drain and rinse the kidney, pinto, and black beans.

To crock pot add: Fresh tomatoes, tomato paste and chili seasoning, then stir together.

Add all remaining ingredients--beans, onion, pepper and meat.

Simmer on low 6-8 hours or on high 3-4 hours, stir occasionally.

Serve with shredded cheese and sour cream.

CHUNKY VEGETARIAN CHILI

Ingredients:

1 medium green pepper, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves of garlic, minced

1 tablespoon of cooking oil

2 cans of Mexican stewed tomatoes

1 can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can of Pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1 can whole kernel corn, drained

2 1/2 cups water

1 cup uncooked long grain rice

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 1/2 ground cumin

Directions:

In a large pot, saute green pepper, onion and garlic in oil until tender.

Stir in all remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until rice is cooked, stirring occasionally.

Serves 10.

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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