Angel's Chili

When the temperature drops there is nothing like a  pot of chili to warm you up.  My Mom called me yesterday and told me that she had talked to my brother...he lives about 30 minutes north of us and got even more snow than we did.  He was craving some chili....once he could get out they went to the store and he came home with $85 of groceries...but no chili beans...they were sold out!  For some reason this cracked me up so I e-mailed him to see if he had any chili beans I could borrow.  He e-mailed back and said I was a smart ass.  Is that any way to talk to your baby sister??

This morning, Katie asked if she could see Kallen and Donnie.  So I called him and asked if they wanted to come over for lunch and so the kids could play in the snow.  I made a big pot of chili and some brownies.  It was a  hit, there's just enough chili over for one serving and we polished off the whole pan of brownies!

Angel's Chili
2 pounds hamburger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 white onion, diced
salt & pepper
8 oz can tomato sauce
1or 2 8 oz cans of Rotel tomato sauce with chillies
16 oz can diced tomatoes
28 oz can tomato sauce
2 cans light red kidney beans, drained
1 tsp ground oregano
1 tbsp ground cumin
2 tbsp chili powder

In a large skillet, brown hamburger with garlic and onions.  Season with salt and pepper.  Drain any excess fat.  Add the a can of tomato sauce and the spices.   Transfer the hamburger into a large pot...add remaining tomatoes, sauce, and beans.  Simmer for 1 hour.

Serve with grated cheddar cheese, diced onions, sour cream, crackers, Frito's....or whatever you like.