As the weather gets colder and we approach winter (sorry, it had to be said), you may be looking for some comfort food. In that case I offer up today’s recipe: Family Favourite Chili. This recipe comes from Moose’s family cookbook called, “That Tastes Like Home”.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 onions
- 1 green pepper
- 1 red pepper
- 1-540 ml can crushed tomatoes
- 1-156 ml can tomato paste
- 1-540 ml can tomato juice
- 2 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1- can red kidney beans (rinsed)
- 2-398 ml cans brown beans in tomato sauce
- 2-248 ml cans mushrooms pieces and stems
- 50 g of chili powder
Directions
- In a large crock pot (or 5 quart pot on the stove) add the following ingredients
- Brown and drain of ground beef
- Sauté the onions and green peppers
- Rinse the kidney beans
- Add the rest of the canned ingredients and stir thoroughly
- Heat the ingredients until hot throughout, stirring occasionally
- Add salt & pepper to taste
Notes
- Great to put in a crock pot on low in the morning and have it ready when you get home
- Substitute chicken or turkey for the ground beef if preferred
- For a vegetarian version sub in sautéd celery, carrots, red peppers, yellow peppers or tofu for the meat
- Black beans are also a nice add if you like them
- You may also like to add red or yellow peppers and a little hot sauce is always a nice touch on a cold day
- Serve with garlic toast and your favourite salad
- Enjoy on a cold day!
Meandering Moose 