My Favorite Chili

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Ready In: 45 Minutes

Servings: 6

family recipe that has been added on to and changed over the years -can't go wrong with chili- my husband and I like it with a little kick so I add the red pepper flakes and hot sauce after I serve the kids

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey

1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained

1 cup frozen corn

1 medium onion (chopped )

1 small green pepper (chopped)

2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 dash crushed red pepper flakes (a few shakes worth(or more it's up to you)

hot sauce (optional)

sour cream (reserve for toppping)

cheddar cheese (reserve for topping)

Directions:

1. You will need a decently large pot- at least 4 qts.
2. Cook at med. to high heat.
3. Brown the meat and onions and green pepper all together-drain grease.
4. Add all other ingredients except sour cream and cheese
5. Turn to med-low heat.
6. Let simmer for 20 min stirring often-do taste checks to make sure that it's the way you like it.
7. Serve with biscuits, over macaroni or just enjoy it plain!

By RecipeOfHealth.com