Spiceless Chili Recipes

KATHY"S EASY NOT SO SPICY CHILI

Steps:

• Brown meat in skillet. Combine all the ingredients in a large stock pot over medium heat. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat to simmer and simmer for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Let sit for about 10 minutes (be sure to remove the bay leaf before serving) then serve.
• Serving suggestions: Top with bacon bits and cheese/place over a small amount of cooked pasta or rice.

AWESOME CHILI, NO ONIONS!

Steps:

• Roast red bell peppers and jalapenos: Turn on your broiler. Lower the rack so the peppers will be about 6 inches below your heat source. Spray the peppers with cooking spray or rub them with olive oil and place on broiler pan. Put them under the broiler and char the outside a bit, turning them every few minutes. When they look done to you, remove them from the oven and put them in a bowl with a lid for at least 5 minutes.
• Before handling the jalapenos, you may want to put gloves on to protect your skin from their spicy oil. Cut the tops off your jalapenos. Slice them lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. Chop jalapenos. Remove the skin and seeds from the bell peppers. Chop the peppers and set them aside to add to your chili pot later.
• Brown the ground beef. Remove the excess oil. Add the chopped jalapenos and all other ingredients. Stir and taste. Add salt, pepper, or other seasonings if you wish. Simmer on low with a lid on your pot until the flavors are blended well; 20-30 minutes.

NO BEANS ABOUT IT - CHILI

Steps:

• Crumble the ground beef into a stock pot or large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook stirring frequently until beef is evenly browned. Drain off excess grease.
• Season with chili powder, oregano, cumin and hot sauce. Stir in the tomatoes and vinegar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 1 hour - or longer if you have time. Stir occasionally to prevent burning on the bottom.

SPICELESS CHILI

Steps:

• In 3-quart slow cooker, alternate layers of onions, crumbled ground beef (raw is fine if you're using the lean ground beef, otherwise brown & drain before adding), diced tomatoes, and beans. Can of corn and/or RoTel is optional. Cook on low for about 8 hours or so. Best the next day with tortilla chips.