Chili is the official state food of Texas, and it’s a great comfort food on a cold night! My Chili recipe starts with a homemade chili seasoning mix, and it is best served "Frito Pie Style!"
Servings6
AuthorKristl Story, TheBudgetDiet.com
Ingredients
2lbs.ground beef or lean ground beef
1/3cupchili seasoning mixsee The Budget Diet's Chili Seasoning Recipe, link below
2cans Rotel tomatoesmild or hot depending on how spicy you like your chili
1, 15oz.can tomato sauce
1, 16oz.can black beansdrained and rinsed
1, 16oz.can pinto beansdrained and rinsed
optional: fritos and shredded cheddar cheese for serving
Instructions
Brown ground beef and drain.
Sprinkle ground beef with chili seasoning mix and stir to combine.
Stir in Rotel, tomato sauce, black beans and pinto beans.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In Texas we love to use our chili to make Frito Pie...simply put a handful of Fritos in the bottom of your bowl, top with chili and cheese.