semi-homemade chili

Name: Semi-Homemade Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) ground beef; 1 cup(s) onion, diced; 1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 1/8-1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon(s) chili seasoning of choice (i used tastefully simple's "wahoo! chili" blend); 1 package(s) bear creek "darn good" chili mix; 2 can(s) (6 oz) tomato paste; 7 cup(s) 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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Jenni K

Hermantown, MN

Updated on Dec 7, 2011

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.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 25 Min

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yield Appx 12

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup onion, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili seasoning of choice (i used tastefully simple's "wahoo! chili" blend)
1 package bear creek "darn good" chili mix
2 cans (6 oz) tomato paste
7 cups hot water
2 cans (4 oz) diced green chiles, or diced jalepenos (if you want spicier)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15.5 oz) kidney beans, drained

How To Make semi-homemade chili

Step 1

Brown ground beef with onion, garlic, and seasonings. Drain.

Step 2

Add water and bring to a boil. Whisk in tomato paste and Bear Creek chili mix.
Step 3

Stir in tomatoes, beans, and green chiles.
Step 4

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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