Quick Chili

I have always liked chili with cornbread or crackers, but this is probably my favorite recipe so far. It is very hearty and filling, which is always good for a poor college student. Here is the link for where I found this wonderful recipe. This is what the finished product looks like, but let me walk you through the steps to get here.

 

You will need:

 

2 lbs. ground beef (I opted for ground turkey and couldn't tell the difference.)

1 onion, finely diced

3 cloves minced garlic (I chopped mine, rather than mincing it.)

14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes

2 14.5 oz. cans of Italian style diced tomatoes

8 oz. can tomato sauce

1 cup water

15 oz. can kidney beans

15 oz. can pinto beans

2 Tbs. chili powder

1 Tbs. cumin

2 Tbs. white sugar

1 Tbs. salt

 

I know, it seems like a lot of stuff. It's so worth it though, and most of the ingredients are fairly cheap.



 

 

The very first thing you want to do is brown the ground beef (or ground turkey) in a large pot and drain it if needed.

While the meat is cooking, chop up your onion and mince your garlic.

When you have cooked and drained your meat, add the onion and garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is translucent.

 

 

Next, you are going to add the remaining ingredients and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often. Doesn't that just look heavenly? 

I decided to pair it with corn bread and a salad, but it would be just as delicious with crackers or on its own.

Some other things you might consider doing with this chili is serving it in a warm baked potato with cheese or in a bread bowl of some sort. If you have left overs, serving it one of these alternative ways might make it feel less "left-over".

Let me know what you guys think or any other serving suggestions you have. I would love to hear from you!