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Mama's Chili

Ground beef, tomatoes, chili beans, and chili seasonings combine to give you a flavorful chili everyone is sure to love!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chili, chilirecipe, fallrecipes, freezerchili, freezerrecipe, fritopie
Author: Lisa Boatright

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 2 packs McCormick chili seasoning mild
  • 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (10 oz) can Rotel original
  • 2 (16 oz) cans Bush's Chili Beans medium
  • shredded cheese for topping
  • sour cream for topping

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef until fully cooked, and drain.
  • Return meat back to the same pan and add chili seasoning. Stir until the meat is completely covered with the seasonings.
  • Pour the rest of the ingredients into a large pot and stir. Then add the seasoned meat to the pot and stir it in.
  • Heat until the chili starts to simmer. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for at least an hour to an hour and a half, or until heated through and flavors have combined, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with desired toppings.

Notes

To Freeze: Allow chili to cool completely. Divide into freezer bags. Carefully close the bags while getting as much air out as possible. Freeze bags laying flat in the freezer for up to 4-6 months for best quality. They can be frozen longer if stored properly.
To cook in the slow cooker, follow the same instructions, but pour ingredients into the slow cooker instead of a pot. Cook on low for 6-7 hours, or high for 3 to 4 hours.