Chili

Does anyone have a really good chili recipe that is pretty hot. I have never made chili and would love to make it in the crock pot if possible. Thank you in advance for the responses!

Chili

1 lb ground beef
1 diced onion
1 15-oz can chili beans with mild sauce
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with liquid
1 8 oz can tomatoe sauce
1 cup water
1 T white vinegar
1 t salt
1 t chili powder
1/4 t garlic powder
1 bay leaf

1. Brown the onion & ground beef. Drain fat.
2. Place all ingredients into crockpot. Cook on HIGH for 5-6 hours.
Makes 1/2 of a 5 qt crockpot.

When I made this, I made some variations. Since there was liquid from
the chili beans & tomatoes, I only added 1/2 c water. When I was
ready to serve it, it seemed to be to runny for my liking. I took 1/4
c of the chili liquid & mixed 1 T flour together. Then I added this
back to the chili & it thickened it slightly. We had shredded cheese
on top with a dollap of sour cream.

Friday Night Chili
2 lbs ground chuck
1 16oz can diced tomatoes
3 T. Chili powder
1 t. Salt
1 t. Dried Oregano
2 16oz cans kidney beans - undrained
3 lg Garlic Cloves (or 1 T. minced garlic in the jar)
2 lg onions chopped
1 8oz can tomato sauce
1 t. garlic powder
1½ t. Ground Cumin
1 t. Black Pepper
Water
Optional
Corn Chips, Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Sliced Green Onions

Cook chuck, onions and garlic until meat is browned, stirring until meat
crumbles, drain. Dump it all into a crock pot. Mix in all other
ingredients except the optional ones. Add enough water so the meat is
covered. Cook on low for 8+ hours. (My directions)

I have changed a few of the ingredients. The actual recipe also calls for ½
t. cayenne and ¼ t. hot sauce (like Tobasco©) You can add them to this or
bottom directions if you want - but this is hot enough for me.
BTW t = tsp. and T = Tbsp.

Book directions: Cook chuck, onions and garlic until meat is browned,
stirring until meat crumbles, drain. Stir in beans and all other
ingredients (add 2 cups water)except optional ones. Bring to a boil; reduce
heat and simmer uncovered, 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve
chili over corn chips, cheese and green onions as toppings.

Quick & easy chili
1 teaspoon cooking oil

1 pound ground beef

1 onion,chopped

1 large can(46 oz) tomato juice

1 envelope(1 oz) chili seasoning mix

1 can (15 oz) light red kidney beans

1 can (4 oz) sliced mushrooms,drained

1 large can(28 oz) chopped tomatoes


1. Heat oil in large skillet over med-low.Brown beef with onion.
Drain excess fat.

2. While beef is browning,turn slow cooker on HIGH & pour in
tomato juice. Add chili seasoning mix & stir well. Add kidney
beans,mushrooms & tomatoes.

3. Add beef & onions to slow cooker;stir well.

4. When all ingredients are heated through,cover,reduce heat to
LOW and cook 6 to 8 hours


makes 4 servings

Thank you so much Cubbybear! Do you have a favorite out of the three?

This is our favorite chili.
Mexican Chicken & Barley Chili

1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups water
3/4 cup quick barley
1 16 ounce can tomatoes, undrained
1 16 ounce can tomato sauce
1 can chicken broth
1 11 ounce can corn, drained
4 ounces of chopped green chilis, drained
1 tablespoon of chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
3 cups chopped or cubed cooked chicken about 1 1/2 pounds

In a 4 quart saucepan or Dutch oven
cook onions and garlic in oil until onion is tender. Add remaining ingredients, except chick. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasstionally. Add cooked chicken, continue simmering 5 to 10 minutes or until chicke is heated through and barley is tender. Add additional water or chicken broth if chili becomes too thick upon standing.

I tweak this a bit. I use tomatoes that are seasoned, and instead of plain corn, I use Santa Fa Corn, in a can. I think it made by Del Monte.

You can make this ahead of time then reheat in the crock pot on low.

If you try I hope you like this as much as we do. Gail

I like the Friday Night chili the best.All of them are good but it is the best.


Let me know which one you made.

~Cubbybear~

I am going to make some this weekend and let you guys know. Thanks for all the recipes