by Cherea Harris

Created on: October 05, 2010

Mom's Chili ... I've never been much of a chili fan until I had my Mom's chili. It's really easy to make, and everyone I've made it for loves it!

You will need:

1 large cooking pot

1 pack Frenche's Chili-O (Original) seasoning mix

1lb ground beef

1 14-16oz can diced tomatoes

1 14-16oz can of Red Kidney Beans

1 yellow onion (small to medium sized)

1 red bell pepper (small to medium sized)

1 green bell pepper (small to medium sized)

Chili powder

Where you want to start is entirely up to you. I personally like to start dicing the onion and peppers while the ground beef is browning. You could prep the veggies prior to cooking the beef if you choose to though, or brown the beef, remove from heat, then work on the veggies. It's really all a matter of personal preference.

Brown and drain ground beef

Dice onions and (hollowed out) peppers into small, about 1/4 inch pieces.

Once these 2 steps are done, the rest is easy! Add the vegetables,  Chili-O powder, entire can of tomatoes (including the juice), and ONLY the juice from the can of red kidney beans. Note: If you like beans feel free to add them as well. After you've got all of your ingredients in the pot, mix them together thoroughly and set your stove on low to medium heat. Cover and let cook for about 45 min or until the vegetables are soft and cooked. Now to add the chili powder. I suggest adding this to taste, as some people prefer a little more kick to their chili than others. But, that's it... simple enough huh?

Serve as is, or with crackers, or topped with your favorite cheese, it's entirely up to you! This makes a great meal in the fall or winter.

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