I absolutely LOVE chili–especially when it is as cold as it is today (9 degrees–brrr)!
Anyway, this recipe for my chili was given to me many years ago when I worked at a bank here in my hometown. I wanted to make a delicious and hearty chili (because my man likes a meaty meal–and chili is no different), so the lady that I was working with gave me her recipe and it has been a favorite of ours ever since.
To make this chili, you need two special ingredients:
(I have tried other tomatoes seasoned for chili and they do not compare! Definitely get this one)
The other special ingredient is a Field Brand Chili log that can be found in the meat department (either by the sandwich meats or in the meat counter)
Here is the complete recipe! Later this week, I will share a couple more recipes with you that you can make to use leftover chili.
Game Day Chili
Ingredients
1 can of Hunts Chili Ready Diced Tomatoes
2 cans of light red kidney beans
1 pound of hamburger meat
1 46 ounce can of tomato juice
1 Field brand chili log
Directions
Brown ground beef and season with salt and pepper.
Prepare chili log as directed on package in a large chili pot.
Add tomato juice and Hunts tomatoes to pan.
Open the beans and run through the water to rinse bean juice off. Place in the pan with the juice. Add ground beef last.
Reduce heat and allow chili to simmer for about 30 minutes.
Serve with shredded cheese and crackers.
If you want to make clean up a mess, serve your chili inside these beauties:
It’s called a Frito Pie! I am SO doing this next time I make chili. Less mess, no dishes to wash and crunchy Frito goodness!
What is your favorite way to serve chili?
This post is linked to: Anti Procrastination Tuesday, Hearth and Soul Blog Hop, Tuesday Night Supper Club,
Tasty Tuesday, Tempt My Tummy Tuesday, Tuesdays at the Table, Tuesday Tasty Tidbits, Tasty Tuesday, Wander Food Wednesday, What’s Cooking Wednesday, What’s Cooking Wednesday, What’s On Your Plate, Family Food Fridays, Friday Potluck, Favorite Things Friday, Food on Fridays, Friday Favorites, and Foodie Friday.
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Your Game Day Chili looks so good. The little Frito Pie’s bring back memories from the concession stand and selling “Bulldog Special’s” ie Frito Pie. We still make this for our family. Thank you for sharing and Happy New Year!
My guys love chili, I posted a fun recipe last week. I will have to try your recipe. Have a happy new year!
This is wonderful and I will be trying it out this weekend. We something similar to the bag with our tacos.
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We are huge chili fans around here – I rarely meet a chili I don’t love! I am not familiar with a chili log – I even tried googling it and didn’t have any luck. ;o(
My kids adore frito pie – they sell them at the football games! Thanks for linking to the Hearth and Soul Hop!
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Mmmm! My husband would be happy if I made him some chili! I’ll have to try this recipe. And great idea on the bag!
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OK, this looks yummy and I LOVE the idea of the Frito Pie!! Too clever (and cute)!! Stopping by from Stumble Tumble Tuesday!
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I have always wanted to try chili in a bag of Fritos, but I don’t think my family would go for it. Looks delish though!
i have never seen chili ready tomatoes….it might be why my chili never actually seems to taste exactly how i want it to….i have all but given up on it. now…i have hope
thank you for sharing this with tuesday night supper club..Happy New Year!
Yummy recipe! You should come link this up to my What’s Cooking Wednesday linky next week!
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Ok! 2 things!
One: I am having chili and Fritos ( a Frito pie) for dinner on New Years Day! I can’t believe you posted about it. LOL!
Two: I never would have thought to serve it right in the bag.. That in ingenious!
I will look for these 2 items that you recommend although I have never heard of them before. Cool!
~Liz
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