I'm a firm believer that cooking is an art I will never master. So when I accidentally mangle create a recipe that actually works, I hold on to it.
Tight.
I'm also a firm believer in the crock pot. Mainly becasue I like to throw stuff in and forget about it, mostly because I'm, well, lazy.
Anyway.
We love chili around here, and I've been messing with a basic recipe for awhile now and it seems to be pretty good (ie the kids will actually ask for it). truly a milestone in my opinion.
Without further ado, I present to you ...
Mamma's Cheap, But Rockin' Chili
4 cans Chili Beans (I use the generic brand from WalMart)
16 oz. can Tomato Sauce
16 oz. water (just fill the tomato sauce can when empty)
1-2 pounds cooked ground chuck (we like a really meaty chili, so I use 2 pounds. 1 will do just fine)
Spices:
1/4 cup chili powder
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
3 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. paprika
3 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup cayenne pepper (we like it HOT!, but you can use less)
And the secret ingredient:
1/4 c. sugar or Splenda (or a matching amount to the cayenne pepper you use)
And now, the hardest part.
Dump everything into the slow cooker, set to LOW.
Take a rest, you've earned it.
When fully rested?
Stir the pot.
Then leave it alone for 3 hours.
About 20 minutes before you're ready to eat, throw together some cornbread. I make it with Jiffy.
You know, from scratch.
Cause I'm all lazy and stuff.
To serve: take a piece of cornbread and put it in the bottom of a bowl. Top with chili. You can top with cheese, or whatever tickles your fancy.
Stir it all up and enjoy.
This will feed a small army, or a family of four with leftovers. It freezes beautifully.
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