Kathy S Chili Food

KATHY"S EASY NOT SO SPICY CHILI

Steps:

• Brown meat in skillet. Combine all the ingredients in a large stock pot over medium heat. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat to simmer and simmer for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Let sit for about 10 minutes (be sure to remove the bay leaf before serving) then serve.
• Serving suggestions: Top with bacon bits and cheese/place over a small amount of cooked pasta or rice.

KATHY CASEY'S SASSY RED CHILI & CHIVE ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475°F
• Cut each potato (washed and unpeeled) in half lengthwise and then cut each half into 3 long wedges, making 6 wedges per potato.
• In a small bowl mix together the salt, chili powder, coriander, pepper and chives. Set aside.
• In a large bowl whisk together the olive oil and sour cream. Add potatoes to bowl and toss to coat well.
• Sprinkle in the chili mixture and then toss again, coating potatoes evenly with spices. Place potatoes skin side down on a lightly sprayed baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

CINCINNATI-STYLE CHILI

Steps:

• For the chili: In a stockpot or Dutch oven, combine the tomato sauce, tomato paste, onions, chili powder, cocoa powder, sugar, kosher salt, cinnamon, cumin, garlic salt, allspice, pepper, cayenne, cloves, bay leaves, beef (do not brown first) and 2 cups water. Mix until combined. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for approximately 2 hours. Stir in the vinegar and simmer for another 30 minutes.
• To serve: Serve on a bed of spaghetti and top with the beans, onions and a mound of cheese (or any preferred combination). Add hot sauce, if desired, and eat with oyster crackers.