Fab Foodie Mama

 Chili is one of those dishes that everyone has their own unique version of.  There are wide differences in the level of heat, meat and meatless versions,  chunky with veggies or smooth.  No wonder there are so many chili contests around.  I don't envy the judges as there is no gold standard for chili, only personal choice. Ron loves chili and asks me to make it at least once per month.  I posted at least one other version in my blog.  The last time he asked for it, I did not have kidney beans or chili beans in the house but I did have black beans so I used then and wow, this was so dang good I needed to post so I would remember how to make it again.   Super simple, super yummy.  I hope you enjoy.  Adjust the spices to your personal preferences, of course! Black Bean Chili Ingredients: 1lb lean ground beef evoo 1/2 t onion powder 1/2 t garlic powder 1/2 t cayenne pepper 1/2 t chili powder 1/2 t salt 1/2 t pepper 1 15 oz can petite ...

We decided to make chili today in honor of the Super Bowl.  It is a simple and comforting dish that can always feed a crowd.  Here is the recipe that Ron and I use - it seems like every time we make it we tweak it a bit differently.  Ron always likes a bit more heat than me.  Go Pack, Foodie Mama Game Day Chili: 1 1/2 Lb Lean Gound Beef 1 T Dehydratded Onion, minced 1 t Salt 1 t Pepper 1 T Sambal Oelek (ground fresh chili paste) 1 t Louisiana Hot Sauce (not tobasco) 1 6 oz Can Tomato Paste 1 8 oz Can Tomato Sauce 1 16 oz Can Petite Diced Tomatoes 1 16 oz Light Red Kidney Beans 1/2 c Water Brown the ground beef.  Add onions, salt pepper, Sambal Oelek, hot sauce and stir.  Simmer approx 10 mins.  Add tomato paste, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes.  Stir and simmer approx 10 mins.  Add kidney beans, undrained,  and water  Bring to boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 15 to 30 mins. Serv...