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Traditional Midwest Red Chili

06 Tuesday Dec 2011

Posted by cathysmaha in Family Favorites, My Roots

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avocado, cheese, chili, cornbread, crackers, naked, onions, potato, Red, tomatoes

Cold weather means it’s chili time! My mother’s traditional red chili is still a favorite of mine, but I confess I now used canned, diced or crushed tomatoes instead of whole tomatoes.

When I was a child, the only thing served with chili was saltines.  Who knew there wer so many ways to serve Chili (or is it Chile?).

Red Chili served with tortilla chips and shredded cheese

Now I have been awakened the versatility of chili and how to serve it. Here are a few of my favorites:

  • Chili served on top a baked potato with shredded cheese (add sour cream if desired)
  • Chili served on top of a half of peeled and seeded avocado
  • Chili with crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, green onions
  • Chili with cornbread
  • Chili on top of hot dogs with onion

    Red Chili on baked potato with grated cheese

What are unique ways that you serve chili?

Today, I am sharing my Mother’s chili recipe. Add as much chili powder or crushed peppers as desired and enjoy!

MOM’S RED CHILI

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 can chili beans
1 quart tomatoes (I prefer crushed)
1 tablespoon sugar
chili powder to taste
salt & pepper

  • Brown and drain hamburger. Add onions and cook until tender.

Browning ground beef, onions and peppers

  • Add rest of ingredients and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.

Red Chili simmers

  • Serve naked (as is) or with chopped onions, cheese, tortilla chips, crackers or try one of the versions listed above.

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