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bonnie's easy western style chili

(9 ratings)
Recipe by
BonniE !
Cottonwood, CA

Many years ago, I attended an event, and they served this chili in little cups for a $1. I went bonkers over it! I bought three cups in a row, trying to figure out how they made it. I begged and begged for the recipe. Finally, to get rid of me, they gave it to me! (You have no idea how persuasive I can be!) It is our go-to chili, and you won't believe how easy it is to make and how good it tastes! You won't ever need another recipe for chili! This one is no fail! Enjoy!

(9 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For bonnie's easy western style chili

  • RECIPE FOR LARGER AMOUNT
  • 4
    tall cans chili (28 oz. size)
  • 1
    large can pinto beans- 15 ounces
  • 1
    large can peeled tomatoes-14 1/2 ounces
  • 1
    small can tomato sauce
  • 2
    fine chopped onions
  • 2
    pounds lean hamburger, browned and drained
  • 1
    package chili seasoning
  • 6
    teaspoons cumin, or to taste
  • RECIPE FOR SMALLER AMOUNT
  • 2
    tall cans chili (28oz. size)
  • 1
    large can pinto beans- 15 ounces
  • 1
    large can peeled tomatoes-14 1/2 ounces
  • 1/2
    can tomato sauce
  • 1
    fine chopped onion
  • 1/2
    package chili seasoning
  • 1
    pound lean hamburger, browned and drained
  • 3
    teaspoons cumin
  • *optional: 1/4 cup green chilis chopped fine.

How To Make bonnie's easy western style chili

  • 1
    Brown the meat and onions in a large skillet. Add the seasonings, tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • 2
    Add the cans of chili, stir, and simmer for about a half hour. If you allow it to sit overnight and let the flavors blend, it is awesome. I heat it up in the crockpot the next day. Great for get togethers! Enjoy!
  • 3
    My Bazlama Bread is excellent paired with this chili. You will find it located here on Justapinch at this link: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/bread/other-bread/bonnies-bazlama-turkish-bread.html
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