Crockpot Family-Favorite Chili

Thank you Betty Crocker for this tasty chili. 

I had already thawed 2# of burger, not knowing what I'd do with it.  Then...

We had a cold and rainy day and it was the perfect time to cook up some chili.  We like chili even when it's warm outside, but that hasn't happened in these parts just yet! 

I googled crockpot chili and here's what I landed on...hope you enjoy too.

I tweaked it just a bit by using part salsa for the tomato sauce. I was out of chili powder, so I used a chili seasoning mix packet, so use whatever suits your fancy to season this hearty dish. 

CROCKPOT FAMILY-FAVORITE CHILI 

2# lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 (28 ozs) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (16 ozs) can chili beans in sauce, undrained

1 (8 ozs) can zesty tomato sauce

1 c. favorite salsa 

(Or just use 15 ozs. tomato sauce and no salsa)

2 Tb. chili powder

1-1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. salt & pepper, each 

(I used chili seasoning packet and eliminated these spices) 

In large skillet, brown beef and onion; drain.

In 3 - 4 qt. slow cooker, mix beef, onion and remaining ingredients.

Set your slow cooker on low for 6 - 8 hours...or high for 3 - 4. 

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A similar recipe - 

Simple Cheesey Hamburger Soup

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Pepperoni Pizza Puff

This is a simple and easy 'throw together' recipe given to me by my dear friend Kristal. 

This woman hosts her 4 children and their families EVERY Sunday after church - I sure admire the closeness they share!  Her grandkids just adore their GRAMMY. 
(But then, so do I=) 

She knows a good dish when she sees (& tastes!) one...
I'm sooo fond of recipes with 5 ingredients or fewer...this only has
FOUR! 

I think this would be super to feed your grandkids or any teenagers. 

When I served it to friends, the man remarked "That's sort of like monkey bread".

I said "Yes, yes, it is".  

Why even your (older) kids could make it for themselves! 

(it does require a knife for cutting)

I cut the pepperoni in half, layed it on a paper towel and put it in the microwave for a minute to draw out some of the grease. 

Other than that - it's just mix and bake....I love recipes like this!

This recipe makes a 9" X 13" panfull...I easily cut it in half. 

Be creative...substitute browned burger, sausage or ham if your family doesn't care for pepperoni...add Italian seasonings, or mushrooms....

PEPPERONI PIZZA PUFF 

4 cans (7.5 ozs each) buttermilk biscuits, cut into 1/6's 

1 - 5 ozs. bag pepperoni slices

1 - 15 ozs. pizza sauce

1 - 8 ozs. pkg. shredded mozzarella

Preheat oven to 350. 

Mix everything together and place in a greased 9" X 13" baking dish. 

Bake uncovered for 25 - 30 minutes until hot and bubbly. 

How can you beat that for easy??? 

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