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Easy Chili I

SUBMITTED BY: Danielle Spivey PHOTO BY: TRACY K

"If you like spicy and hot you will love this. It will make you say 'yum yum'!"

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno chile peppers
  • 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine the ground beef, onion and bell peppers. Saute for about 5 minutes, or until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the chili powder, garlic, bay leaf, cumin, chile peppers, tomatoes, tomato sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in the beans and heat through.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2004 by DBFREE
I did not add the jalapeno's ( HOT hot is not for me). This is a great recipe if you like a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2006 by Darren W.
Great chili! Try browning the meat in Guiness, it really brings out the flavor in the meat. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2005 by Rozanne
Ahh, finally! I never could get the ingredients correct when doing chili on my own w/out a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by I'm nuts too...
Nice easy chili, this is almost the same chili that I grew up on (with the exemption of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2002 by ELETA
This chili was very tasty and easy, but not as spicy as I expected it to be. After browning... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by ktprieto
I've never made chili before, and searched tons of recipes. Found this one, and SO GLAD I DID.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2007 by jamison
This chili is wonderful. It was spicy without having to add hot sauce, which is a first for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2006 by TRACY K
This does have a kick, but not overwhelming. It's a very standard recipe, but great comfort... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2003 by BMCHU97161
Just tried the recipe with it snowing outside and it was outstanding! I tend to eat more chili... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2003 by RBROWN998
We have used this recipe many times. We have it simmering on the stove right now. I just... MORE

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