Tasty Tuesday - Chili

As promised, here is my top secret chili recipe. :)

Chili
Yield: 4 quarts

1 large can of diced tomatoes
1 onion, diced
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 can of tomato paste
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 c. dry beans
2 T. chili seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste
Splash of Worcestershire sauce
Water
2 T. cornstarch


Cook the beans according to the packaging - I use the quick soak method.  Reserve the 2 T. of cornstarch.  Brown the onion, ground beef and garlic.  Add the chili seasoning to the browned beef mixture.  Throw it all into a Crock-Pot and cover it with water.  Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beans are tender.  When chili is finished cooking, make a slurry with the cornstarch and a little water.  Add to the chili, cover and let it sit for 15 minutes.   Enjoy!
 

Have a Tasty Tuesday!

Tasty Tuesday - Chili Seasoning

I am so stinkin' tired of putting everything for my chili in the crock pot and THEN finding out I am all out of chili seasoning packets.  Plus, those little packets are kinda pricey at just under $2 a pop.

I have decided to take matters into my own hands and whip up a huge batch of chili seasoning that I won't be running out of anytime soon.

Chili Seasoning
6 T. chili powder
1 T. cayenne pepper
1 T. cumin
1 T. oregano
2 t. black pepper
2 t. salt
3/4 t. smoked paprika

Mix it all together and store in a sealed plastic container.  I usually add 2 heaping tablespoons of the seasoning mix to my 5 quart Crock Pot of chili.

**Note: regular paprika will work just fine - I just prefer smoked paprika if it is available.**

What?  Oh, you need a chili recipe?  Then whip up the seasoning mix and see you again next Tuesday! ;)