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!
