We’ve had quite the cold spell around here and I don’t know what it is about frosty days, but they make me crave a nice warm bowl of chili. I have a batch of my easy one-pot beef chili simmering away on the stove top right now. It’s simple enough to throw together on a […]
Continue readingI’m looking for a recipe for a pinto bean chili (with or without beef) with the flavor of a canned chili, or something like the chili sold at Steak N Shake. Thanks! Ali From the Hillbilly Housewife: I found a copy cat Steak N Shake chili recipe. It’s made with kidney beans instead of […]
Continue readingIt’s getting cold down here in Dixie. Today I had to scratch ice from the windshield for the first time before taking my daughter to school. The cold weather has me adding more and more soups and stews to our weekly meal plans. Something that’s making a regular appearance these days is Chili. I mix […]
Continue readingThis Chili con Carne casserole is easy to put together and the perfect meal for any chili loving family. Full of flavor with all the beans, chilies and seasonings and plenty of beef and rice to fill you up, this delicious casserole is a crowd pleaser. It’s quick and easy to throw together, perfect for […]
Continue readingIs there anything better than a nice breakfast casserole on cold Sunday morning? Here’s a new recipe I’ve been playing with that has some fun Southwestern flavors. The casserole is easy to put together and can sit in the fridge overnight. You just bake it while enjoying your first cup of coffee and by the […]
Continue reading1 lb lean ground beef 1 14 oz can Ranch beans(undrained) 1 14 oz can Chili beans(undrained) 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes(undrained) Brown ground beef(do not drain). Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. To add a little spice, use Ranch beans with jalapenos instead. This is […]
Continue readingI made this up years ago when I had not-enough of a bunch of things. It's basically an extrapolated tamale pie. I'm sorry this is so long. I promise it's not difficult. 1 15-ounce can chili (2 cups homemade/leftover) 1 pound ground meat, browned and drained (beef, turkey, whatever) 1 15-ounce can beans, any kind, […]
Continue readingI am submitting this because although it may not sound “holiday”, it sure helped ours. One year I was crazy busy making our usual traditional Thanksgiving feast. In our new little mobile home kitchen, that requires 3-4 days of juggling what gets cooked when since. In our hectic dance of preps, cooking and cleaning only […]
Continue readingOctober 13th, 2010 Editorial Hello again and welcome to another edition of the Hillbilly Housewife Newsletter. Most families share two things each fall: back to school and dinnertime chaos. One solution I have found for those busy days is to have dinner ready and waiting at home when we get there. For that reason, my […]
Continue reading2 1/2lbs ground beef 1 small onion (chopped) 3 cloves garlic (minced) 1 packet chili powder 1-46oz can tomato juice 2 cans pinto beans or kidney beans Saute ground beef,onion and garlic until brown. Drain off any grease. Return to stove and add chili powder, tomato juice,beans and salt and pepper. Cook for 1 hour. […]
Continue reading1 lb ground beef 1 lb hot sausage (like Jimmy Dean) 1 tbsp cooking oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 stalks of celery, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper , diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp cayenne 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp ground paprika 1/2 Tbsp salt 1/2 […]
Continue readingTechnically there are 5 ingredients if you count the water that has to be added. Never-the-less this is one of the easiest chicken chili crockpot recipes I’ve come across and of course very tasty. Crockpot Chicken Chili 2 lbs of chicken thighs, bones and skin removed, cut into cubes 1 small package Taco seasoning mix […]
Continue readingthis makes about 4 servings but more if you like yours soupier. I make mine htick enough to stand a spoon in so mine yields a little less. this one is also easily doubled or tripled. 1 lb of dry pinto beans 1 lb ground turkey, beef, or pork 1 medium onion 1 bag of […]
Continue readingLooking Please for a simple great tasting crock pot chili with hamburger and 3 bean recipe. Thanks so much,Tom Kelly Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingMakes 10 servings 3 pounds ground beef 2 onions medium, chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 2 1/2 cups tomato juice 1 16-ounce can tomatoes whole, cut up and liquid reserved 2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce 1/4 cup chili powder 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons oregano dried leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin ground 2 15-ounce cans […]
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