Here’s the recipe:
Grammy’s Chili
3/4 of a medium white onion, chopped
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef
1/2 of a Chili Brick (4 Star Brand - see above)
15 oz can diced tomatoes
8 oz can tomato sauce
3 cans chili beans (I use 1 mild, 1 medium, 1 hot)
2-3 tablespoons of chili mix (from a packet - find it in the gravy aisle!)
Saute chopped onion and garlic until softened. Add the ground beef and brown, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cut your 1/2 chili brick into small pieces and combine with ground beef mixture until melted. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chili beans. Add in chili mix (2 tablespoons for milder chili, 3 for a little more heat). Heath through and serve with crackers and cheese.
Next up is the white chicken chili. This is the recipe I talked about here and one I have been making for years. This is a go-to for me and a favorite of Tyler and Steve. If you prep the chicken ahead of time, it comes together really quickly! It’s actually a combination of a few different chicken chili recipes I’ve used over the years.
I make my chicken ahead of time (throw a package of boneless chicken breasts in your crockpot + one packet of dry ranch dressing + a jar of sliced pepperoncinis with the juice for 8 hours on low). You’ll be able to shred it with a fork and I use this chicken in EVERYTHING. Enchiladas, soups, literally anything that calls for cooked chicken. I always have some frozen as well because I typically don’t use it all in one recipe! I got the recipe from a coworker in St. Louis years ago and it has been my staple ever since. In a pinch you can use chicken broth, a can of rotel, diced tomatoes, or whatever you have but the pepperoncini + dry ranch combo has my heart forever.
Here’s the recipe:
White Chicken Chili
1lb cooked, shredded chicken
1 1/2 yellow onions, chopped
5 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, chopped (seeds removed)
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons oregano
5 cans of white chili beans
2 cans chicken broth
2 cans chopped green chiles
8 oz cream cheese
8 oz monterey jack cheese (to shred)
Saute onion and garlic in a little bit of olive oil until softened. Add in chopped jalapeño, cayenne, cumin, and oregano. Drain 1 can of chili beans and add to pot. Use a potato masher (or a sturdy fork) to mash beans and onion mix together. Drain remaining cans of beans and add to pot. Add chicken broth and chopped green chiles. Bring to a boil (while boiling, shred your 8oz of monterey jack) then reduce to a simmer. Add in cream cheese (in pieces) and shredded cheese. Serve with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and sour cream!