Who’s ready for chili? Fall is finally here, which means it is officially chili season. This recipe may be the easiest and the most basic ever, but if you want to stand out at a chili cook-out or a family event, I may have the one ingredient that could help you out with that!! Please keep an open mind, though… and don’t knock it until you try it!!

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I have seven kids (I’ll let that one sink in for a bit), so I am always looking for recipes to feed my big family. I mainly prefer recipes that involve the crockpot– a recipe that is quick and simple to make.

This recipe was the perfect dinner meal that I could do just that. This recipe is good for up to 10 people (or more) depending on who you’re feeding- kids or adults.

We had enough to make nachos with the leftovers. Also, this could make a good freezer meal too!! Anything that can save us time. Right, mommas? Who’s with me??

I kid you not, you guys – every time Fall is right around the corner – you’ll find me online searching for a delicious chili recipe. I have tried a few of my favorites, and then I would play around with them so that I could find myself in my recipe! That is what happened here. Chili and cornbread is an all-time classic fall meal, so when in season, MAKE SOME CHILI!! I hope you guys enjoy this recipe. It is easy, simple, and yummy. Anyone can make this!

Recipe

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Three large onions (chopped)
• 3-pound lean ground beef
• One pack of kielbasa sausage (chopped)
• 29ouncesefire-roasted canned tomatoes
• 4 cups of tomato juice
• 2 cup ketchup
• Two 15-ounce pinto beans
• Two 15-ounce chili beans
• 4 tbsp packed brown sugar
• 8 tbsp of chili powder
• 2 tbsp cumin
• 4 tsp paprika
• 4 tsp accent all flavor seasoning
• 4 tsp garlic salt
• salt and pepper to taste
• secret ingredient – Mt. Olive simply Vidalia pickled onions – 2 big spoonfuls

Instructions

1. Dice up your onions and chop up the kielbasa
2. Heat the olive oil in a pot, and then pour your onions and kielbasa. Stir and cook until onions become sautéed.
3. Now you can add the ground beef and cook until the ground beef turns brown.
4. Add in the tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, all the beans, and the ketchup. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the sauce bubbles.
5. Add in the pickled onions and let it cook for a few more minutes. Allow the onions time to add their flavor to the chili.
6. Add all your seasonings and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
7. Pour it into your bowl and add your preferred toppings (cheese, sour cream, green onions, cilantro)
8. I hope you enjoy it!!

Let me know what you think in the comments!

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