The Best Chili EVER

We have an adopted Grandma that we met when we lived in NJ. We adopted her and she adopted us, I can’t really remember how or when it happened, but it happened and we LOVE having a third Grandma.

The best part is she lives a lot closer then our other grandparents so she comes to visit us every couple months and we occasionally invade her space with all six of us….yikes, she’s a good sport.

She is also an awesome cook! Last time we were at her house she made the absolute BEST CHILI I HAD EVER HAD IN MY LIFE! I begged her to tell me exactly how she made it and she ever so kindly did, so now I can share it with you.

It’s a hearty, meaty chili and it has a nice kick to it. She used hot italian sausage in hers for part of the meat so it was extra hot. When I made it for my family I used sweet Italian sausage so it wasn’t as hot. But even with the sweet this recipe has a nice amount of heat. My kids didn’t complain, but I think they would have (well everyone but Thatcher…he likes heat) if I would have used the Hot Sausage.

I could gush for hours about how much I love this chili, it is truly the best chili I’ve ever had! There’s something a little interesting about it that I didn’t see coming….it is, in part, seasoned with a taco seasoning packet. WHAT??!!!

I would have never guessed it had a taco seasoning packet in it. Give this delish recipe a try and see if you don’t come away screaming that you have a new favorite chili recipe. I HAVE A NEW FAVORITE CHILI RECIPE!!!!!!!!

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The Best Chili EVER

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

40 mins

Total time

50 mins

 

Bring on the Chili Cook-offs, this recipe will make you a winner. BEST CHILI I HAVE EVER HAD!

Author: Grandma Sharon

Recipe type: Chili

Cuisine: Dinner

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4-6 cloves of garlic, approx 2 tbsp crushed
• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 links sweet Italian Sausage, remove casings. (use hot Italian sausage if you like lots of heat)
• 1 (29 ounce) can of plum tomatoes(you chop them) or just get regular diced tomatoes if you don't want the trouble
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 (15 ounce) cans light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (1.25) ounce packet of McCormick Hot Taco Seasoning Mix
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp cumin

Instructions

1. In a large pot, Saute the diced onion in the olive oil for 3 minutes add garlic and saute 1 more minute
2. add ground beef and sausages with casings removed.
3. Cook until meat is cooked through
4. Add all other ingredients and allow chili to simmer for at least 30 minutes
5. Serve with corn chips and cheese if desired.

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