Best Chili Ever Catalina Mama Two Beggin Beef Pie Soup Recipes

BEST CHILI EVER - CATALINA MAMA, TWO BEGGIN' BEEF PIE SOUP

Steps:

• Cook the ground beef to a chunky consistency in the pot or pan of your choice and after cooking, rinse under hot water in a colander to reduce saturated fats.
• Return to your favorite 4 quart pot or pan that has a cover and add the remaining ingredients.
• Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer one hour -- or more if you have the time. Watch it and allow it to reduce to a thickness you would enjoy.
• Like most chili recipes, this one tastes better the second day and even better the third! Freezes well for ready made meals.
• As a variation, add a small can of V-8 juice if you'd like added salt and a hint of celery. Explore your tastes and make it your own!

THE BEST CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until just browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
• Add the jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring frequently, until coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the cooked ground beef and any accumulated liquid, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the chili, partially covered, until the beef is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Stir in the beans and their liquid and simmer uncovered until the beans are softened and the chili is thickened, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
• Top with sour cream, Cheddar and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips.

TWO CAN SOUP

Steps:

• In skillet, brown ground beef; drain well and place in a 5 qt slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients and enough water to fill pot 3/4 full. Cook all day on high or adjust cooking time for your slow cooker. Soup can also be made by placing ingredients in covered roasting pan and cooking all day in a 250 degree oven.