Midwest Chili Recipes

Steps:

• Fry ground meat; as it finishes, add the onion and sauté together.
• While that is working, open all the cans and dump into slow-cooker; add the seasonings; stir to mix.
• When meat is browned and onions are transparent or golden brown, add the green pepper, cook 1-2 more minutes; then add to the bean mixture; mix well.
• Cook on high for 3-4 hours; medium for 4-6; low for 6-8 hours.
• Serve with corn/tortilla chips in bottom of bowl, chili next, and cheese sprinkled over the top; onions & sour cream optional.
• NOTE: This is actually even BETTER as leftovers!

Steps:

• In a dutch oven, brown the ground beef with onion and celery and drain any excess fat from the meat.
• Add remaining ingredients (tomato paste through 4 cups of water) EXCEPT macaroni.
• Simmer for at least 3 hours.
• Prepare the macaroni according to package directions (cook in additional salted water).
• Drain macaroni and add to chili.
• Simmer this mixture for an additional 15 to 30 minutes.

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef in chili pot over medium heat.
• Drain excess fat.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• cook on medium high heat until it simmers.
• Stir about every 15 minutes, for 2 to 3 hours.
• Remove from heat and rest 15 minutes before serving or cool immediately then reheat tomorrow for better yet.