Pork Beef and Black Bean Chili

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground beef
1 pound chuck steak, fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups water
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 6-ounce cans tomato paste
2 teaspoons sugar
3 cups diced fresh tomatoes
3 cups diced onions
3 cups diced red bell peppers
3 cups canned black beans, drained, rinsed (from three 15-ounce cans)
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 3/4 cups (about) beef broth
Grated cheddar cheese

Preparation
Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and ground beef and sauté until brown, about 3 minutes. Add cubed beef and garlic and sauté 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water; bring to boil. Add cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Add tomato paste and sugar and simmer 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, onions, and peppers and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Add black beans and cilantro to chili. Add beef broth 3/4 cup at a time, until thinned to desired consistency. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.) Bring chili to simmer. Ladle hot chili into bowls; top with grated cheddar cheese and serve.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Pork-Beef-and-Black-Bean-Chili-107280

Mom's Chili

Ingredients:
2 lbs hamburger
1 Large 32 oz tomato sauce
then fill can with water 2 times and pour in.
1 Large can crushed tomatoes
OR 1 16 oz can stewed tomatoes and 1 16 oz crushed
Whichever you use then fill the cans with water and pour in
1 package "Brooks" Chili powder.
1 16 oz can red kidney beans
1 handfull of brown sugar
Couple dashes of salt and pepper

Directions:
After this cooks for a while then I add in the spaghetti. You can cook it separate then add or just put it in the chili after it has cooked for a while and let it cook. I have done it both ways. If you want a smaller pot cause this made my big pot I would just use the small can of tomato sauce with the other 2 small cans of crushed and stewed tomatoes and only HALF of the package of the CHILI pouch. Still put in 2 can of water with the tomato sauce and 1 can of water each with the other 2 cans.

Matt and Chelle's Chili

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Ingredients:
1 packet of Brooks chili packet
1 Lb. ground beef
1 pkg elbow noodles( you need about 4 handfuls)
1 vidalia sweet onion,chopped
1 can tomato juice use Hunts or Red Gold brand
1 can tomato sauce (the big one)
2 cans diced tomatoes ( oregano,basil,garlic)- on the can already added
1 can diced tomatoes chili ready -on the can **
2 to 3 tsp chili powder if you want just taste it to see how spicy you want
a dash of salt & pepper
chili beans or red kidney beans
(Matt doesn't like beans and it taste just fine without but I like both ways if you like add a can)

Directions:
brown the ground beef & chopped onion: drain fat. In a pot (big) add brooks packet, tomato juice, diced tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, noodles, salt & pepper, add more chili powder if needed, let it boil then reduce the heat. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes (check the noodles try not to let them get over done) and enjoy!!!! :)
**and shhhhh don't tell Matt but sometimes I put 1 or 2 pinches of cinnamon in it, Lol!!!

Debbie's Crock Pot Chili

Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:

Seasoning Mix:
4 tablespoons chili powder
2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

The Rest:
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans

Directions:
1. Mix together seasoning mix.
2. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
3. In a skillet, cook ground beef until no longer pink.
4. Drain.
5. Add onion and 3 tsp of seasoning mix.
6. In Crock-Pot, add tomatoes, tomato sauce, once can of beans and two more teaspoons of seasoning mix.
7. Place the other can of beans in a blender and process until smooth.
8. Add beans and meat to the crock pot.
9. Stir together.
10. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

http://www.food.com/recipe/debbies-crock-pot-chili-45069

Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus & Lemon

Ingredients
2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic, powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pound tilapia, Pacific sole or other firm white fish fillets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Preparation
1. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Put asparagus in a steamer basket, place in the pan, cover and steam until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a large plate, spreading out to cool.
2. Combine chili powder, garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt on a plate. Dredge fillets in the spice mixture to coat. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook until just opaque in the center, gently turning halfway, 5 to 7 minutes total. Divide among 4 plates. Immediately add lemon juice, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and asparagus to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until the asparagus is coated and heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve the asparagus with the fish.

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/chili_rubbed_tilapia_with_asparagus_lemon.html