Perfect for a bitter cold winter day!

Slow Cooked Wind Chill Chili

Ingredients:

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 c green bell pepper diced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 (14.5 oz)cans of chili beans in sauce
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
2 (14.5 oz) cans black beans
1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 oz) can beef broth
1 1/2 tablespoons All purpose flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons oregano
Salt to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper


Directions:

1. In a bowl combine together flour, cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes, herbs, sugar, salt and cayenne. Set aside.

2. Brown beef in oil, with onions and garlic. Dump in chili seasoning; stir to combine; add in tomatoes, beans, broth, and tomato sauce. Simmer on low for at least 2 1/2 hours. Serve with saltine crackers, cheese, sour cream and green onion tops for garnish. (optional.)


I find this chili recipe to be perfect for a bitterly cold winter's day. Like it has been over here in Findlay, Ohio for the past 3 days! It has been so cold they have even cancelled school for my siblings. The mercury came in last night in the negatives, and there has been wind chill has bad out here. Hence the name Slow Cooked Wind Chill Chili. This recipe can also be made Vegetarian too. Just omit beef and add other veggies, like corn, or something.

Taco salad in a sack

For super bowl Sunday, this is a great snack/mini meal to enjoy during the game. And it is easy to make too!


Taco Salad in a Sack

Ingredients:

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 envelope mild taco seasoning
1 (10 oz) can of chili beans
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 head lettuce, shredded
1 (12 oz package) shredded taco blend cheese
1 12 oz bag nacho cheese flavored Doritos, crushed
Taco sauce

Directions:

Brown ground beef and add taco seasoning. Simmer according to directions. Place in large bowl and refrigerate until cool. Add beans, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, and Doritos. Mix well.

Cover with taco sauce. Mix again. Serve almost immediately.