Schoolhouse Chili Recipes

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILI

Steps:

• Brown the ground chuck in skillet and pour off excess grease.
• Stir in flour and brown sugar.
• Combine tomatoes, tomato paste, and chili beans.
• Place all ingredients into a 2 quart cooking pot, adding the onions, chili powder and salt.
• Cook over low heat for at least 2 hours.

THE BEST CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until just browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
• Add the jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring frequently, until coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the cooked ground beef and any accumulated liquid, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the chili, partially covered, until the beef is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Stir in the beans and their liquid and simmer uncovered until the beans are softened and the chili is thickened, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
• Top with sour cream, Cheddar and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips.

KIDS' FAVORITE CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until heated through, 15-20 minutes.

KID'S MOST FAVORITE SCHOOL CHILI

Steps:

• Brown ground beef and onion together, stirring to seperate.
• Drain well.
• In a large pot, add all ingredients and stir until beans are well mixed into chili (they will almost "dissolve").
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Simmer for 20 minutes on med-high.
• Enjoy with lots of crackers. :).