I’m not sure how the Vintage Modern Mommy’s Chili became my mom’s chili, but it actually is a Betty Crocker recipe that my mom adapted. It’s some of the best chili I’ve ever had, and in Texas, we take our chili pretty seriously. It FINALLY felt like fall this weekend, so I decided it was time for hearty, delcious, bowl-licking chili. I’m drooling just thinking about eating some leftovers of it tonight.
Here’s what you need:
1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 tbsp Gebhardt Chili powder
1 rounded tbsp. minced garlic
1 medium sweet yellow onion
1 medium bell pepper
2 large cans whole tomatoes
1-2 cans of Bush’s pinto beans (depending on how many beans you want)
salt (to taste)
mexican or sharp cheddar shredded cheese
(optional) Jiffy cornbread mix
Here’s How Ya Make It:
1. Chop your onion and bell pepper into small pieces. Put ground beef in a pot on medium high and add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until meat is browned, onions are translucent, and bell peppers are cooked but not super soft.
2. Add the cans of whole tomatoes to the pot and add the chili powder. Then, with a large spoon, break up the tomatoes a little to let out more juice and make the pieces smaller.
3. Add the beans and salt. Heat to a boil, then lower to a simmer for about 30-45 minutes. You could actually serve it immediately, but the chili tastes better if you let the ingredients meld together.
4. While chili is cooking, make cornbread as per mix directions!
5. Pour into bowls, sprinkle cheese on top. Enjoy!
Angela says
Looks delicious, i need some chili, there was a nip in the air this morning in Houston, reminds me of home in Scotland 🙂
Ashleigh Nichole says
Girlie this dish looks delish! I so think I wanna come over & have a bite of it 🙂
Jill Schrader says
It’s just starting to get cold enough for chili, so I’ll have to try this recipe soon!
Sarah says
You just inspired me to make chili for dinner! I had defrosted ground beef and wasn’t sure what exactly I wanted to do with it today. Thanks girl 🙂
Brittany says
YUM! This looks delish!
Laura says
This sounds soo yummy. David’s not a big chili fan, but I think I’m still gonna try this recipe!
HiLLjO says
Yum! I got stuff to make chili last night and I cannot wait!
I think I heard that the Texas Chili Cookoff is allowing beans in the recipes for the first time this year; seems silly when they allow things like MSG in there…