Hi Lovers, Algum was craving chili dogs, so being the perfect wife of course I wanted to make it.. I read through my recipe books and thought that most of them sounded and looked just like my taco soup.... I was thinking of how to make it different, sweet even, I know I am not the one who came up with it, but I thought to add 3 TBS of maple syrup... ah so Delish and it made a perfect meal for the cold Michigan nights!
Alex made his into a Chili dog, and I tried to be healthy and just had a bowl... boring!! looking at the pictures now I am mad and sad that I was so lame and didn't go all out....
Chili is one of those things that if you are missing a few ingredients or feel crazy and wild and want to add something , its not like there are any rules... But here is how I made it this time who knows it might change......
INGREDIENTS:
| 1 lb | Lean Meat, beef, chicken, pork, turkey or any other lean meat. |
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| Can Be Ground, chopped sliced or cut into small bitesize pieces. |
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1/2 can | Small Onion, chopped
4oz of tomato paste |
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| 1 can | (15 Oz) of Stewed Tomatoes, plain or any flavor |
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| 1 or 2 cans | ( 15 Oz at least) of Beans, any type except "baked" |
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| 1 1/2 Tbsp | Minced Garlic or 3 Whole Cloves |
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| 3 Tbsp | Real Maple Syrup |
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1/2
2 cans
1 can
1 tsp
1 tsp | whole red pepper
green chilis
sweet corn
cumin (more to taste)
parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
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| 2 tbs | Olive Oil |
DIRECTIONS:
In a medium sauce pan or large skillet, Saute onions over medium high heat until transparent in a small amount of olive oil. I use a medium size cast iron pot or my large cast iron skillet.
Add meat and cook until meat is done but do not over cook. Drizzle more olive oil if needed to keep meat from sticking.
After meat is cooked, add tomatoes, garlic, beans, corn, chilis Mix well.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, cumin and parsley to taste.
Add Maple syrup. The amount can vary depending on sweetness wanted.
Heat slowly over low to medium until beans are heated through. Do not boil or over cook.
Enjoy and you can thank me later!!
It was even a big hit with Noah, I just had to tell him it was Ketchup soup...
