Mom's Seriously Easy Chili

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 213.8
  • Total Fat: 10.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 34.0 mg
  • Sodium: 360.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
  • Protein: 13.0 g

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Introduction

Not too-thick, this chili won't annoy the kids with chunks of *gross* tomato and onion but still packs a punch. Super easy - let it sit while you're at work. Guys love it!
**This recipe calls for dry beans NOT canned. Not too-thick, this chili won't annoy the kids with chunks of *gross* tomato and onion but still packs a punch. Super easy - let it sit while you're at work. Guys love it!
**This recipe calls for dry beans NOT canned.
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    2 cups Dry Pinto Beans (Rinsed and soaked)
    1 cup Dry Red Beans (Rinsed and soaked)
    1 pound ground beef
    6 cups water
    1-2 tbsp garlic powder
    1-2 tbsp onion powder
    1-2 tbsp pepper
    2-3 tbsp Chili powder
    2-3 tbsp basil
    2 tbsp corn starch (dissolved in water as per directions)


Tips

Can substitute beef for turkey.
Beans not covered by water? Add a bit more.
Want a thicker sauce? Replace a cup of water with tomato sauce.


Directions

Rinse and soak beans overnight or as directed on packaging
(Don't skimp on soaking - trust me)
In crock pot add beans, water, and meat then add seasonings.
**Do NOT add corn starch**
Stir gently, crumbling meat and mixing seasonings a bit.
Cook on low (8-10 hours)
Stir once halfway if needed, but should not necessary.
Once beans are done, mix corn starch with a bit of tap water until dissolved; add.
Allow corn starch to mix and add Crystal (to taste); stir.
Taste.
Eat.

Serving Size: About 1 cup-ish servings

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MRSRGILMORE.