Meaty Tomato Chili

Meaty Tomato Chili
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 stalks of celery, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded, diced
  • 2 lbs of ground beef
  • 1 lb of sausage
  • 3 15 oz cans of chili beans, drained, but not rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can of chili beans with sauce
  • 2 28 oz cans of diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 6 oz can of tomato paste
  • 1 4 oz can of chopped green chiles
  • 5 beef bouillon cubes
  • ½ cup of beer
  • ¼ cup of chili powder
  • 1 tbls of Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbls of minced garlic
  • 1 tbls of dried oregano
  • 2 tsp of ground cumin
  • 2 tsp of Louisiana Hot Sauce
  • 1 tsp of dried basil
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 1 tsp of ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp of cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp of paprika
  • 1 tsp of white sugar
Instructions
  1. In a large pot sweat the onion, celery, and bell peppers with a little olive oil for about 5 mins or until soft.
  2. Add the ground beef and sausage to the pot and cook until no longer pink.
  3. Drain the grease and return the meat to the pot.
  4. Dump the rest of the ingredients into the pot and stir to combine.
  5. Bring it up to a simmer and let it cook for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve with shredded cheese, green onions, sour cream, or Frito's as garnish.

 

Taco Soup

Taco Soup
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 med onion, diced
  • 1½ lb of ground beef
  • 2 15 oz cans of pinto beans, drained, rinsed
  • 2 15 oz cans of black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can of whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 4 oz can of chopped green chiles
  • 1 can of refried beans
  • 2 14.5 oz cans of diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 10 oz can of Rotel with juice
  • 1 packet of taco seasoning
  • 1 packet of dry ranch dressing mix
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp of garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 cups of water
Instructions
  1. In a large pot sweat the onion with a little olive oil for about 5 mins or until soft.
  2. Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until no longer pink.
  3. Drain the grease and return the meat to the pot.
  4. Dump the rest of the ingredients into the pot and stir to combine.
  5. Bring it up to a simmer and let it cook for at least an hour.
  6. Serve with shredded cheese, green onions, or sour cream as garnish.