When it gets chilly out it is time to cook a pot of chili. I make lots and freeze it for later, as you never know when you need some comfort food.
- Ingredients
- 454 grams of extra lean ground beef
- large can of diced tomatoes
- large can of red kidney beans
- small tin of tomato paste
- chili seasoning to your taste
- sweet onion, about 1/4 cup
- celery, 1 or 2 stalks
- garlic if you wish
Ingredients in this recipe are naturally gluten free and I make sure that any tinned ingredients are gluten free before using.
- chop onions and saute in a frypan
- add chopped celery, continue to saute
- add garlic if you choose, the amount is up to your liking
- add ground beef
Cook, stirring frequently and drain of any extra fat from cooking the ground beef.
- stir in chili powder to suit your taste
- stir in tomato paste
Transfer it into a big pot to simmer. Add the tomatoes and kidney beans. I drain and rinse the kidney beans before adding.
I just love that little gadget that clips onto the side of the pot to rest the spoon on.
It saves having a small bowl or a spoon rest container on the counter. And any drips go right back into the pot.
You can still put the lid on the pot but one side will be a little higher due to the spoon rest.
Once the chili is done, serve with some nice crusty bread and freeze portions for later.
Do you have a favourite kitchen gadget?
Even though chili isn’t really a soup, it is comfort food so I’m still sharing it with Souper Sundays.
My cooking is always gluten free. Find a yummy recipe to cook.
Linda
I love chilli but can’t eat it now which is quite sad I bet this tastes amazing. Have a lovely weekend. x
Crafty Gardener
I rarely eat it now either, but hubby loves it so I freeze lots for him.
Jennifer A. Jilks
I was thinking of chili, but then the weather warmed up! Yum
Crafty Gardener
Guess I shouldn’t schedule posts till checking the weather ?
Lorrie
For dinner this evening we had vegetarian chili made by our daughter. Very tasty and perfect for a cool Friday night.
Crafty Gardener
I’ve made the vegetarian version too Lorrie, and it is really good.
Myrtle
I used to make chili but since Dave passed I have not, It does not agree with Al or me now but I would love a bowl once in awhile.
Crafty Gardener
I don’t eat it anymore either Myrt, just make it for the freezer for hubby.
Deb Christensen
A good pot of chili is always welcome! Thank you for sharing with Souper Sundays at Kahakai Kitchen this week!
CC
The Chili sounds and looks amazing! Thanks for that.
Snickerdoodles? You’re kidding! A rare one. Don’t see them very often. Will be back for some soup. Stay Well. C
Crafty Gardener
Snickerdooles are one of our favourite cookies, so soft and delicious, Thanks for visiting.
Jeannie
I tried this today but made a few adjustments. Pinto beans instead of red beans, that was what was in the cabinet. Green peppers instead of celery, they were in the refrigerator. I cooked it in the crockpot so it would be ready when everyone walked in for dinner. I served it with crusty bread from the bread machine.
It was a hit. None will be left for the freezer.
Jeannie@GetMeToTheCountry
Crafty Gardener
I frequently make substitutions for recipes, depends on what I have on hand in the cupboard. Thanks fir stopping by, glad you enjoyed the chili.
Vondean Erickson
Hope you had a nice Christmas and also wishing you a happy better 2021.
I had a nice Christmas with my son Tim and his partner at their house. We ate outside as a beautiful day. So different than what I have had in the past.