Jo Mama's Chili

Name: Jo Mama's Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large onion; 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 lbs lean ground beef; 4 tablespoons dark chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/4 cup catsup; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I give them a short whirl in the food processor to break them up more); 2 cups water; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans; chopped onion; chopped fresh jalapeno; grated cheddar cheese; sour cream

Submitted by Sharlene~W

"This is the chili my family has been enjoying for years. I make it so it isn't too spicy for the kids, but feel free to kick it up."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 large onion
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 lbs lean ground beef
4 tablespoons dark chili powder
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons ground cumin
³⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
¹⁄₄ cup catsup
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I give them a short whirl in the food processor to break them up more)
2 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
Garnishes
chopped onion
chopped fresh jalapeno
grated cheddar cheese
sour cream

directions

Saute onion in oil until nearly translucent; add ground beef and brown, breaking it up as it cooks.
Add seasonings and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add tomato sauce, catsup, tomatoes, water and kidney beans. Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for at least a half hour, adding additional water if necessary.
Serve with onions, jalapenos, cheese, and sour cream.

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Reviews

Love this recipe! It's fast and easy! My 2 year old Daughter says, Mommy it's spicy... I like it!" It has great flavor and isn't too spicy for the little mouths.

Amber Dawn
Wondeful! I used half the amount of chili powder and left out the pepper flakes 'cause we don't like it too hot. I also left out the beans 'cause DH doesn't like them. I have been looking for a chili recipe we can all agree on and this is it. We all loved it and I didn't even add any extras. I was very tempted to empty my spice pantry into the pot but I resisted until I took a taste and realized it really didn't need anything. Thanks for posting. I'll be making this again.

Ilysse
I wasn't sure of this recipe as it had no garlic and I have never added catsup to my chili. I am not dissapointed! I will use this recipe again.

princess buttercup

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Sharlene~W

Campbell, California

I live in the San Francisco area and love it here. I discovered Recipezaar (then Food.com..Genius Kitchen) in 2001 and have been so happy to have my favorite recipes stored safely here. I am mother to 7 and grandmother to 7. I love to knit, smock, sew, etc., but my favorite hobby of the moment is traditional rug hooking. This is a sample of what I do.? It's called "November".? I dyed most of the wool myself. It is made from wool flannel, cut into strips a little less than 1/4" and then worked into a linen backing. This is my 3rd rug.

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