Not Enough Chili

It's Chilly today! Just kidding....not yet at least...but my human did make some yummy chili.... (;___;) Too bad I wasn't allowed to eat it.....

Sometimes when my human is in the mood for some delicious cornbread she craves for chili to go with it. Ahhh.....must be her time of the month. *clonk* (;____;) I'm sorry I deserved that.

Not Enough Chili (Recipe)

This recipe is for 6 servings!

• 1 lb ground beef (ground turkey would work as well for you healthy humans)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 can (14.5 oz) dice tomatoes (you can get the ones with chilies in it too)
• 1 can beef broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) pinto beans (drain)
• 1 can (14.5 oz) corn (drain)
• 1 can beer (12 oz.) (or bottle-preferably something dark like Porters)
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons oregano leaves
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 cup light sour cream
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1. In a dutch oven (or large pot) brown 1 lb of ground meat with the mince garlic. Add onions once most of the meat are not pink anymore.
2. Add can of tomato, pinto beans, corns, beef broth, beer, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, paprika, oregano, cocoa, and hot sauce. Mix well.
3. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, covered , for 1 hour.
4. In a small bowl,stir in flour and some of the chili liquid. Mix well until there are no clumps.
5. Stir into chili and cook, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
6. Once complete, take servings out and add some sour cream and cheese on top. Enjoy.

 Jalapeno Cornbread (Recipe)

This recipe is for
2 Boxes of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
1 Jalapeno Pepper, minced
1 Can (14.5 oz) corn (drained)

Simply follow the directions on the Jiffy box, before you pop it in the oven, mix in the Jalapeno and corn as well.
Enjoy.