Homemade Chili

It was a cold weekend here in Texas.  I spent the most of it in bed...sick.

Oh, btw, maybe I should introduce myself.  I'm Dana, the owner/author of this little blog.  We may have already met, but I have been missing for awhile.  I've been failing trying to get back in the hang of being a working Mom and a great wife, and a great cook. It's hard work, folks!

As I was saying, it was cold here last weekend.  Freeze warning for Sunday night.  We are not used to being this cold this early, but we managed.

I had my crock-pot brewing up this little recipe; waiting for us for when we got home Monday afternoon. {which, btw, warmed up to the middle 60's}  You know what they say about Texas: If you don't like the weather, just wait a couple of minutes, it'll change.

Homemade Chili

Ingredients:

2 lbs ground meat

1 large onion, chopped

2 tsp garlic powder

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

2 tablespoons chili

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Directions:

Brown meat in a skillet over medium heat and drain.  Mix beef and remaining ingredients, except beans, in the slow cooker.  Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.  Stir in beans and cook for an additional 15-30 minutes. 

I served with grated cheese, crackers and ketchup. Yes, I said ketchup.  Maintenance Man is sure I have lost my mind when I squeeze the ketchup all over my chili, but I love it!  

What do you eat on your chili?  

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