Aunt Ednas Chili Recipes

EDNA JONES'S MEAT AND BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Start by browning the ground beef in a large pot. Get two big yellow onions that could make the neighborhood cry. Quarter the onions and then slice them about 1/3 of an inch thick. (I like the onion pieces big so that they don't disappear in the chili.) When the meat is mostly browned, add the onions and cook until the meat is browned and the onions start to soften.
• Drain the liquid from all of the beans and add them in. Add crushed tomato, tomato paste and spices. Simmer on low (covered) for about an hour, stirring frequently. Uncover the chili and taste for seasoning. Add cayenne pepper and Durkee Red Hot sauce to taste. Cook uncovered for another hour until it starts to thicken. Don't forget to stir frequently.
• Serve in generous bowls with shredded cheddar on top and an ice-cold beer on the side.

AUNT EDNA'S CHILI

Steps:

• 1. In a skillet cook hamburger until browned. Drain off any grease.
• 2. Cut up onion and green pepper.
• 3. Put kidney beans, tomatoes and sauce in a big pot.
• 4. Add onion salt, garlic powder, chili powder and crushed red pepper.
• 5. Then add the hamburger, onion and green pepper mixture to the big pot.
• 6. Cook until done. I usually put it on medium heat and let the flavors mix together for about an hour. Be sure to stir or it will burn. You can also make this up the night before and put in a crockpot the next day and it will be ready for your evening meal. Goes great with corn bread and honey.

AUNT VERNA'S CHILI MAC

Steps:

• 1. Brown ground beef and onions, then drain.
• 2. Add tomato sauce, tomato soup, kidney beans, chili powder and salt (to taste).
• 3. Simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
• 4. Serve over individual spaghetti servings.
• 5. Sprinkle on parmesan cheese (to taste).

AUNT EDNA'S DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• How many cucumbers? Who knows. Obviously lots.
• Wash cukes and rub off spines.
• Arrange in sterilized jars, add dill, garlic, and a few sliced carrots, if using.
• Bring water, vinegar, salt, and sugar to a boil and pour into jars.
• Seal jars (by hand) then immerse jars in hot water bath for a few minutes to seal.