Semi-Homemade Chili

Name: Semi-Homemade Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 0
Ingredients: 2 lb ground beef; 1 c onion, diced; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1/8-1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp chili seasoning of choice (i used tastefully simple's "wahoo! chili" blend); 1 pkg bear creek "darn good" chili mix; 2 can(s) (6 oz) tomato paste; 7 c hot water; 2 can(s) (4 oz) diced green chiles, or diced jalepenos (if you want spicier); 1 can(s) (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 1 can(s) (15.5 oz) kidney beans, drained

By Jenni K
@AnCsMom

Busy days don't always give you time to make everything from scratch. This is delicious chili using a bit of a shortcut. Cook completely on the stovetop, or finish in the crock pot.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

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Serves:

Appx 12

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Ingredients

2 lb

ground beef
1 c

onion, diced
1 tsp

minced garlic
1/8-1/4 tsp

ground cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp

chili seasoning of choice (i used tastefully simple's "wahoo! chili" blend)
1 pkg

bear creek "darn good" chili mix
2 can(s)

(6 oz) tomato paste
7 c

hot water
2 can(s)

(4 oz) diced green chiles, or diced jalepenos (if you want spicier)
1 can(s)

(14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can(s)

(15.5 oz) kidney beans, drained
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How to Make Semi-Homemade Chili

Step-by-Step

Brown ground beef with onion, garlic, and seasonings. Drain.
Add water and bring to a boil. Whisk in tomato paste and Bear Creek chili mix.
Stir in tomatoes, beans, and green chiles.
Either reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, or pour into a crock pot and cook on low for 2-4 hours. Top with cheese and sour cream to serve, if desired.

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About Semi-Homemade Chili

Course/Dish: Chili

Other Tag: For Kids

Hashtags: #Crock Pot #Slow-cooker #beans #chile #bear creek

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