Spice It Up!

Chili Recipes for the Season

What says autumn more than chili! And, when it comes to chili recipes—with every pinch of salt and dash of pepper—they are all different. Below are my two favorites that I love to make throughout the season and everyone always loves them both. So, if you need a little chili inspiration—try one or both recipes and let us know what you think. 

RED CHILI

Ingredients

• 1 to 11/2 lbs. ground beef

• 1 can stewed tomatoes

• 1-2 tablespoons onion flakes

• 1 teaspoon of salt

• 1 can pinto or chili hot beans

• Tomato juice as needed

• 4 tbsp chili powder

Method

Step 1:

Brown ground beef with the onion flakes.

Step 2:

Drain grease off the browned beef mixture.

Step 3:

Throw everything else in the pot.

Step 4:

Put the beans in last.

Step 5:

Simmer for at least one hour with lid on.

Step 6:

Serve with your choice of toppings, including shredded cheese, tortilla chips, cilantro, onions, and sour cream.

WHITE CHILI

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil

• 1 cup red onion chopped

• 3 cloves minced garlic

• 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (I used 1 rotisserie chicken)

• 3 15-ounce cans Northern Beans, rinsed and drained

• 15 ounce can chicken broth

• 8 ounce can diced green chilies

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 teaspoon oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1/2 cup half & half

Method

Step 1:

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2:

Add onion and garlic and sauté 3-5 minutes.

Step 3:

Add chicken, beans, broth, green chilies, and seasonings.

Step 4:

Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.

Step 5:

Stir in sour cream and half & half.

Step 6:

Serve with your choice of toppings, including shredded cheese, tortilla chips, cilantro, onions, and sour cream.