Mimis Homemade Chili Recipes

MIMI'S TEXAS CHILI

Steps:

• Brown beef, onion, garlic, bell pepper, & celery (optional).
• Drain.
• Mix tomatoes, salt, pepper, chili powder, & water.
• Add beans then simmer 30-45 minutes.

MIMI'S HOMEMADE CHILI RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot, brown the hamburger meat and sausage, breaking it up into small pieces. Depending on the beef you use, you may skim/drain the fat. We leave the fat!
• 2. Add into the meat mixture, the celery, bell pepper, garlic and onion and stir about 5 minutes.
• 3. Pour in all the can ingredients, two cans (tomato sauce) of water and the chili mix, waiting till later to add the masa flour and the pepper. Still well and simmer an hour with the lid on, stirring occasionally.
• 4. Sprinkle the dry ranch dressing mix over the top. If desired, add salt to taste, the masa flour and pepper packet. Turn off heat and stir well. Serve over cooked rice or fritos. Use toppings of your choice: sour cream, green onions, grated cheddar cheese, etc. Great served over hot dogs for chili dogs and top with sauerkraut/onions of course!

MIMI'S CHILI

Steps:

• Wash beans and place in pot with the next two ingredients--minced onion and minced garlic.
• Cover beans with cold water and boil for 10 minutes with lid on; turn off heat and let sit for 1 hour.
• Drain but do not rinse.
• Cover with fresh water and simmer for 60-90 minutes till tender.
• Drain and set aside.
• Saute the onions and then add the hamburg and cook till done.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
• Now you may put it in the crockpot on high for 1-2 hours and then on low for 4-6 hours stirring occasionally OR may be cooked on lowest setting on stove for 2-3 hours.
• Watch that it does not get dry.

EASY HOMEMADE CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the beef and onion and saute until meat is browned and onion is tender. Add the stewed tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, beans and water.
• Season with the chili powder, garlic powder, salt and ground black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.