One Pot Chili

It is definitely starting to get cooler at night.  What comes to my mind is comfy pants, a sweatshirt and a big warm blanket.  But there is something missing.... Chili.  When its cold out I instantly want a big bowl of chili! It is total comfort!

My recipe is so easy.  One pot, filled with tons of goodness and is perfect for those cold Wisconsin afternoons when you don't want to leave your house!

What you need:

• 1 jalapeno pepper
• 2 green peppers
• 1 large yellow onion
• 1 can (6oz) tomato paste + 6oz of water
• 2lb lean ground beef
• 1 16oz can of petite diced tomatoes (basil/garlic/oregano)
• 1 16oz can of petite diced tomatoes (green pepper/onion)
• 2-16oz cans of whole kernel corn
• 28 oz can petite diced tomatoes
• 30oz can dark red kidney beans
• 1-16oz can of chili beans
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
• Chili powder/salt (to taste)
• Sour cream
• Sharp cheddar cheese
• Macaroni noodles (if you like noodles with your chili)

I start out by rough chopping the two green peppers, the jalapeno pepper and the onion and sauteing them with butter and oil for about 10 minutes or until they are soft. 

I then add in the minced garlic and the lean ground beef and cook until the beef is browned.

Once the meat is browned, add in all the remaining ingredients (minus the sour cream and cheese) and let it simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. If your impatient you can eat it once everything is warmed through, but the flavor intensifies and I think gets better the longer it cooks.

If you like noodles with your chili cook them up per the instructions on the box and add them layered in with the chili!

I top mine with shredded cheese and sour cream!   This one pot chili is delicious, not too spicy, but has just enough heat and is absolutely perfect for those "chili" Wisconsin afternoons!