Yes, I know the title is a tad morbid, but it worked for me. The other day I was craving chili. We had gotten a pretty gnarly cold snap here and all it made you want to do was curl under a blanket and eat something warm. Now, for me to say I was craving chili means a lot. It’s never been a recipe that I would make on a continuous basis. With that being said I needed to find a recipe that would satisfy both Pat and myself. He isn’t the biggest veggies in recipes person, so I have to go about that differently. After a bit of hunting I landed on a Paula Deen recipe and another recipe from a site I can’t recall.
I had printed up the two recipes and then chose from each what I thought would mix well. I also did add Chorizo to the recipe. Cause, well, yum! Went over really well and highly recommend trying it.
So here is the recipe in proper “English”. I had to write down what I did cause I knew if I didn’t repeating it may be a bit of a challenge. I know it looks like this would have a lot of kick to it but it really was the perfect amount of heat to be a good bowl of chili. Of course you top it with diet food like shredded cheese and sour cream 😉
Chili con Aubree (yes, I am dubbing this after me)
1lb ground beef
1/2 tsp butter – Or more if you wanna make Paula proud.
1/2 white onion – I don’t like to be overloaded so add more if you like.
2 cans of light red kidney beans – Drain and rinse these please. That goop that is in the can is nasty.
1 1/2 can tomato sauce
2 tbsp chili powder – If you like is spicier go nuts with this.
1/4 tsp garlic salt
pinch of garlic powder – Course if Pat ruled the world this would be in everything.
pinch of sweet paprika – HIGHLY recommend buying from this company. The product is great!
Texas Pete Chipotle Hot Sauce – just so you know what to look for. I just use a bit.
1 bay leaf – Course Pat always asks “what’s with the leaf?”
Now, if you like chunks or bits of tomato in your chili add that as well. I just don’t like the texture so I leave them out. I just toss everything into the Dutch oven if I am making it that evening. Otherwise, make it in the morning and put in the crock pot on low till you get to it that evening. Enjoy!
You are my Ms Domestic! 🙂
Keep up the good work, and tell Pat I said “Hi.”
oh my gosh this looks SO yummy! I’m trying it next time!