Well, apparently that last post was uncharacteristically serious for my blog. In an effort to preserve my blog’s readership (both of you) let me bore you with something else.
I should note that I have posted poetry previously. I have also posted recipes previously.
So I had folks over for chili the other night. Turns out my brother and his wife also had folks over for chili a few days ago. My sister-in-law raves about the family recipe, as well she should.
The following is not the family recipe. But I ate it anyway. And I pawned it off on my guests, and so far most of them still like me.
For enough chili to serve ten people, here’s what I throw in the pot...
- 2 lbs (1 kg) ground beef
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 chopped green pepper
- 1 chopped red pepper
- garlic, lots of garlic
- 1 jar of tomato sauce (spaghetti sauce), preferably with extra garlic
- 1 jar of tomato paste
- 1 jar of water to rinse out the tomato paste that sticks to the jar
- 1 jar of chopped tomatoes
- 3-4 pounds (1.5-2 kg) kidney beans
- 4 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 6 tsp chili powder
Out of consideration for those whose stomachs aren’t made of aluminum, I typically leave the hot sauce on the side, along with grated cheese and sour cream.
And now, Dad and Mom, feel free to explore this Christmas gift idea!
3 comments:
Ha! The "both of you" comment was hysterical.
Chin up, David. There are 3 of us.
Your chili was great---thanks for sharing the chili and the recipe!
My parents are great. I’m extremely blessed.
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