Zack's Gameday Chili

The cool air has crept in and it's a rainy college football day. It's a wonderful day of kid cuddles, blankets and a time for my husband to sit still and relax while watching football on TV. It's also a great day for CHILI!!! This recipe is super easy and quick so I can get back to those kid cuddles, blankets and football. Although I prefer the fresh, scratch-made stuff, sometimes I take the easy road. I know you're shocked but when we are all off work and school this mama loves all the time she can get wallowing in sweet hugs and kisses from her babies. 😂 Zack is a wonderful cook too and together we make a power team in the kitchen. He started this recipe in college!

Zack's Chili is super flexible. You can start it in the crockpot once the beef, onion and garlic are sauteed in a pan. Just add cooked items to crock pot and add the rest. Cook on low and it will be ready once warmed through. You can keep it on warm all afternoon until everyone is ready to eat so you have time to get back to relaxing.

Or you can do it all on the stovetop in a deep pot. Warm through and it's ready or keep on low 30min-1 hour before everyone is ready to eat. You can even add technology like us kitchen geeks so it can cook on low for awhile without scorching.

It's battery powered too! High-five!

Serve with shredded cheddar. Use this first so it will be a delicious melty layer of cheese. Add a sprinkle of diced raw white onion, all the jalapenos you can stand (raw or canned), a spoonful of sourcream. I added Fritos to this glorious concoction. Scoops are my fave! ❤ Lastly, beer. Must have beer.

Zack's Gameday Chili

INGREDIENTS

1 lb of ground beef, chuck, or sirloin
1 white onion
2 garlic cloves
Pinch of salt and pepper to taste
1 46oz can of tomato juice
1 15.5 oz can of light red kidney beans
1 15.5 oz can of dark red kidney beans
1 28 oz can of whole tomatoes and juice
1 6oz can of tomato paste
2 1.75 oz pack of chili-o seasoning mix

TOPPINGS

Shredded Cheddar
Jalapenos
Sour cream
Fritos
Fresh diced white onion


Cook 1 lb of ground beef, chuck, sirloin. Remove from pot and set aside. Dice 1 white onion and sautee in the beef fat. Add a pinch of s&p to taste.
Dice 2 garlic cloves and sautee with onions when onion is half cooked. Cook for 2 min more. Add cooked beef back to pot. Add can of tomato juice, cans of light and dark red kidney beans (drain bean juice,) can of whole tomatoes and juice, can of tomato paste and TWO 1.75 oz pack of chili-o seasoning mix. Add preferred toppings once ready to serve.