Mom’s Cheater Chili Recipe
This chili recipe is a family loved favorite from as far back as I can remember! It’s my dad’s very favorite meal on cool autumn evenings. My mom made it at least once a week during the fall and winter and always on Halloween night. The best thing about this recipe is its simplicity. No soaking or boiling beans, no long, all day process. This chili comes together quickly, using a couple of “cheater” ingredients that we always have on hand. It tastes like it’s been simmering all day, but cooks up in no time! Delicious on its own with a side of corn bread, or served over Navajo Tacos or chili cheese fries, this is one chili recipe you’ll hang onto for years to come!
Crock Pot Chili Recipe
There’s something so cozy about a pot of soup simmering on the stove during colder months, and this chili recipe is no exception! If you have a bit more time you can throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it cook on low for a couple of hours. The spices and smells permeate the kitchen and warm up even the chilliest of days. But if you’re pressed for time, brown up your hamburger, then add the rest of the ingredients to a pot on the stove and then simmer on low until you’re ready to serve.
“Cheater” Ingredients for a Quick, Easy Chili
This recipe cooks up quickly thanks to a can of chili beans (any kind will work great) and a can of pre-made chili. You’ll save lots of time by not soaking and cooking chili beans, and I promise you can’t taste the difference! Using a can of chili makes the soup nice and thick, with spices already added. Brown up a pound of ground sirloin or even ground turkey, add a can of tomatoes, and you’ll have a hearty bowl of chili in no time.
What to Serve with Chili
In our family, we like to top a big bowl of chili with diced onions, cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Serve it with a side of our Easy Cake Mix Cornbread, on top of Chili Dogs or Navajo Tacos. You will love how versatile and simple this recipe is!
More Chili Recipes
There are so many variations to a good bowl of chili, you can stay cozy and nourished all winter long! Try a few of our very favorites:
Crock Pot Chicken ChiliTexas ChiliCafe Zupas Chicken Enchilada ChiliCreamy Italian Sausage ChiliMexican Chili in a Tostada Bowl
How to Make Mom’s Cheater Chili
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