The Farmer’s Chili

A classic. A nice warm bowl of chili is the perfect meal after working (or playing) outside on a cold winter day.

I remember every winter as kids we would all go sledding down the big hill by my parents’ house. We’d round up all of the neighbor kids and sled until dark. Then after dark, we’d bring out all of dad’s shop lights and light the hill to sled way into the night. We lived outside, no matter how cold it was.

The best part after hours and hours of sledding mom would always have a big batch of chili ready for us! She makes one of my favorite chili’s, but realizing Dustin doesn’t like beans, we had to switch it up a bit. So here’s my take on this meaty, delicious chili.

The Chili

Start off by slicing your bacon into small pieces and browning in a large soup pot (or large pan if you want to cook in a crockpot). Next, in the same pan brown one pound of ground pork sausage and one pound of ground beef.

Next chop one whole onion, three bell peppers, and two medium carrots and add to the pan. Then slice your tomato and add to the pan along with one can of tomato paste. Add seasonings and beef broth and cook on low for at least 4 hours. – That’s it! So Simple!

This may not seem like your traditional chili at all but I promise, as it cooks down, it transforms into a tasty, hearty chili!

Chili and Cinnamon Rolls

What was served with your chili? My family always had cornbread, or cheese and crackers. We most definitely never had cinnamon rolls. I’ve recently learned that this is an absolute staple in some schools and families. I don’t knock anything until I’ve tried it, and well frankly there’s not much I don’t like. So, I gave the chili and cinnamon rolls the ol’ college try… It was... delicious! Turns out the sweet, soft and spicy combinations actually go quite well together. That’s not to say I’m going to shut down the classic chili and cornbread, but I do highly recommend giving it a chance!

Whether its cornbread, cinnamon rolls, cheese and crackers or another side I hope you enjoy this simple, yet delicious no-bean chili recipe!

With Love, Aleana

Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time 4 hours Minutes
Total Time: 4 hours and 30 Minutes

Ingredients:
1 lb   Ground Beef
1 lb   Pork Sausage
1 lb   Bacon
1 large   Yellow Onion
3   Bell Peppers
2 Med. Carrotts
1 Large  Beefsteak Tomato 
1 Can    Tomato Paste
1/3 C  Beef Broth 
1/2 TBS   Chopped Garlic
2 TSP   Salt
2 TSP   Pepper
1 TSP   Chili Powder 
1/2 TSP  Cayanne

Directions:

1. In a large soup pot brown chopped bacon. 

2. Add pork sausage and group beef and brown.

3. Add chopped vegitables, tomato paste, spices and beef broth.

4. Cook on low for 4 hours.

5. Enjoy