My Favorite Chili

foodmama in homewood, Illinois's Note:

family recipe that has been added on to and changed over the years ---can't go wrong with chili-- my husband and I like it with a little kick so I add the red pepper flakes and hot sauce after I serve the kids

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 medium onion (chopped )
• 1 small green pepper (chopped)
• 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes (a few shakes worth(or more it's up to you)
• hot sauce (optional)
• sour cream (reserve for toppping)
• cheddar cheese (reserve for topping)

Directions:

1. You will need a decently large pot-- at least 4 qts.
2. Cook at med. to high heat.
3. Brown the meat and onions and green pepper all together--drain grease.
4. Add all other ingredients except sour cream and cheese
5. Turn to med-low heat.
6. Let simmer for 20 min stirring often--do taste checks to make sure that it's the way you like it.
7. Serve with biscuits, over macaroni or just enjoy it plain!