SUPER BOWL CHILI

SUPER BOWL CHILI

NOTE: Chili can be basic or extravagant, depending on one of the many recipes one chooses to use. This chili is very basic and can be made to your liking by adding more or less spices. A great chili, with lots of savory flavor, and very easy to cook up.  Garnish with mild or cheddar cheese and serve with Frito Lays on the side.  Expecting a big crowd?  Just double the recipe

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

2 tablespoons mild olive oil

Coarse garlic salt with dried parsley

1 small onion, chopped

1 (15-ounce) can whole or diced tomatoes, juice included

2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce

 

1 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 bay leaves

2 cans Brooks Chili Beans, mild or hot, as desired

1 cup water or more if needed

1 (1.25-ounce) packet McCormick's Original Chili seasoning mix

Or seasoning mix of your choice

salt and pepper to taste.

2 cups cooked small shells, optional

shredded cheddar cheese for garnish

dollop of sour cream for topping

chopped green onions for topping, optional

 

Frito Lays on the side

 

 1. In large saucepan sauté ground beef in oil until no longer pink. Drain oil from meat in strainer. Return to an 8-quart pot and sprinkle meat liberally with garlic salt.

2. Add chopped onion to meat and cook together for 5 minutes, until onion becomes limp. Add diced tomatoes, sauce, sugar, pepper and bay leaves. Let mixture come to a soft boil.

3. Add the chili beans, water, and chili seasoning mix. Put lid on chili and let simmer for about 35 minutes. Add a little water if too thick. Stir chili occasionally and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve in soup bowls over small shells if desired and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, dollop of sour cream and green onions on top, if desired.  Add Frito Lays on the  side. Serves 6.