Texas Chili



I didn't take a picture last time we made it, but I thought this picture was appropriate!
Don't you want some chili now?

So, one day Sean and I decided to make some chili. Both of us have had lots of chili in our lives, primarily as a result of being in Texas. Chili cook-offs are a big deal in Texas. So, we figured we could make it ourselves with the right ingredients, and let me tell you, we succeeded! After our first batch we were both shocked by the fact that we had just made the best chili either of us had ever had!

This is what we used:

1lb browned ground beef (I've also cooked it with 1/2 an onion, which is yummy, but optional)
1 can black beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can sweet corn
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 packet of HOT chili seasoning
2-3 jalepenoes
1/4 cup brown sugar
garlic salt
pepper

First, brown the ground beef with some salt and pepper. Then, get ready to put everything into a big pot. We cut of the jalepenos and removed the seeds. We pureed them along with both cans of tomatoes in a blender to make a very juicy tomatoe sauce. Pour the sauce, beans, corn, sugar, and seasoning all in a big pot. I'd cook it on Med-High for about 15 minues and then let it simmer for a while on a lower temperature. Then add your garlic salt and pepper to taste. It will be spicy! but the brown sugar is supposed to help tame that a bit. :)

Pour up a bowl with some cheese and sour cream. Sean prefers to eat it with cornbread smashed all up in it, making it all one mushy mixture. To each his own, right?