Sweet and Spicy Chili

One of my fave winter day recipes is chili. Easy, yummy, comfort food can't be beat. You don't need much, including time, to make a hearty chili. So, after reading through a few recipes online, I just grabbed what I had in my kitchen and loosely followed the basics. It's been a staple for about 3 years now...:)

1lb lean ground beef
1 can Hunts spicy red pepper and chilies pasta sauce
1 can light tomato soup
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can dark red kidney beans
Mushrooms
Onion

Seasoning: (to taste)
Old El Paso individual packet chili seasoning
Brown sugar(I like about 3tbsp or so)
Minced garlic
Salt & pepper
Chili powder
Red pepper flakes

Brown meat. I put a little beef broth in for flavor.

While meat is browning you can mix your tomatoes, sauces, soup, seasoning together in large pot. Add mushrooms, onion, any veggies you prefer, and kidney beans.

Drain meat, add to sauce. Simmer over low heat. A half hour is enough to warm, but I like to simmer for 1.5-2 hours for flavors to combine.

We like to add a little cheese to each bowl and the boys like to use tortilla chips for dipping....or of course dinner rolls.


A great way to re-invent your chili leftovers is in a taco salad. Pick up a few tomatoes, tortillas, head of lettuce, cucumbers, shredded cheese, whatever veggies you enjoy! Top with sour cream and/or salsa!

Enjoy!!