Sunday + Chili + You = A Very Good Thing. Grab your toppings and your dippers and your biggest soup spoon. This hearty, meaty, chunky, high-protein, slow-simmered Sunday chili has BEEN THERE for me and it can be there for you, too. Your future self will thank you for leaving such an incredibly delicious meal for a hectic weeknight. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stovetop.Toss it in the freezer to be thawed at a later time.Plop everything in a freezer-safe container or bag.You have leftovers? But how?! While we don’t fully understand how you have extras of the best chili ever (!), good news is this chili freezes wonderfully! Simple Green Salad: For a little something fresh, green, and crunchy to brighten things up.Miracle No Knead Bread: But there’s always this delicious bread for something a little more crusty, hot, buttery, and traditional.One-Ingredient Socca: As you know, I’m currently obsessed with this and I think the golden/crispy/bready texture makes it a great dipper with this chili.Baked Potatoes: Bake ’em, slice ’em open, and stuff ’em with all this chili goodness.Cornbread: It’s a classic for a reason! It just works.There’s a lot happening here to make this recipe a meal in itself, but if you’re making a full spread, there are a few favorites you could serve alongside it: Crushed tortilla chips or crumbled cornbread or Fritos if you’re classy… yes, yes, and yes.The toppings – do we even need to discuss? – are a heavenly salad bar of possibilities. Personally, thick chili is the way to go IMO, but just add a bit more broth if you need to thin it out. Low-sodium broth can work in a pinch if that’s what you have on hand – just add a bit more salt to balance everything out. Thick Chili Or Thin Chili?Įither beef broth or chicken broth will be perfect here for the liquid in this chili. We’re using chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and salt, which are such kitchen staples that you’ll go through them really quickly. Just trust! Go into your kitchen cabinet or spice drawer right now and make sure you don’t have any spices that you’re still using that are from 1986 because, yes, the hairstyles were boppin’, but no, your spices are most definitely not still boppin’ from then. Plus, spices! It’s all in the spices here, friends. Plus, bonus! You can just sauté your veg right up in that bacon grease. It’s crispy, and smoky, and provides just the right amount of surprise. The bacon! Did the bacon get mentioned yet?! You need it. ![]() Scoop these big flavors into a bowl, get your toppings together (maybe cilantro, probably avocado, definitely chips!) and let’s gooooo! Adding Bacon and Winning Hearts Or maybe more realistically in your household, unload the school backpacks, fold the laundry, and listen to the dog bark at a random squirrel in the yard because dinner is pretty much cooking itself at this point. Let it Simmer: Give things a stir, cover the pot, turn the heat down to a low simmer, and go grab a magazine and a glass of wine.Add Beans and Liquid: Toss in the tomato paste, tomatoes, beans, broth, and crispy bacon bits (you know, the ones you have left at least after snacking).Cook The Beef with Your Spices: Ooooo! Things are smelling really good!.Take a look at all the ways to cut an onion (without crying). Your onions, your garlic, your carrots, your jalapeño – all of that goes in the pot. Sauté Veggies: Save that bacon grease in the pan and plop your chopped veggies right in there.Crisp the Bacon: Very important step here – make an extra slice of bacon to crisp up and munch on while the rest of the chili cooks.Beans (black beans and pinto beans are great, or you can also add kidney beans)Įasy ingredients, the perfect balance of flavors, and all ready to simmer away.We have a really simple and delicious ingredient list for you. ![]() There’s just something about a slow-simmered chili on a Sunday that’s chock-full of cozy goodness. Download our free pack today and brighten up your child’s school day If you found these printable useful and give them ago. These notes are easy to use and can make your child feel loved and special all day long. These printable lunch box notes and jokes are a great way to brighten your kids’ day! Even older kids who might normally be embarrassed by any show of affection will (secretly) be thrilled when they dig into their lunch and find a special note.It’s thick and appropriately chunky, spicy and extremely flavorful without being hot, balanced just right between meat, beans, and vegetables, and excellently scoopable (what else is chili for, really).Īnd not to mention it does that chili magic thing where it GETS BETTER AS LEFTOVERS. Our free printable pack of Christmas lunch box notes offers a simple and sweet way to spread the holiday cheer to your child.
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