Today I have a great recipe that is one of my “go-to” recipes for an easy, quick, yummy meal that most all kids like (which is an accomplishment in and of itself!)
I made this for our super bowl party yesterday and I made enough to feed an army! But what we had left over, got taken home for leftovers! We had all kinds of finger foods like wings, Con Queso and chips, spinach dip, potato skins, relish plate and yummy PB brownies!
Not great diet food, but yummy party food!
This recipe is one of those that you just can’t hurry…but is worth the wait!
Is there anything better than a good hearty bowl of chili on a cold, and dreary day?
Mom’s Chili Beans
1 1/2 -2 cups red kidney beans-rinse well, then soak in a big kettle, (covering beans with hot water) for a couple of hours, then simmer over low heat until done (2-3 hours). You may need to add more water, so the beans do not boil dry.
Brown 1 lb hamburger,
add 1 onion diced and
1 green pepper-chopped
Add to beans along with:
1 large can diced tomatoes, or 3-4 cups tomato juice (I usually do a combination of juice a 1 small can tomatoes)
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp cheyenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1-2 tsp chili powder (depending on how spicy you want it!)
Simmer beans and rest of ingredients all together for 1/2 hour. Remove bay leaf before serving. To serve you can top with shredded cheese, sour cream, corn chips, bread cubes or croutons. Serve with a big slice of bread or your favorite crackers!
Great comfort food!