Cold Day Chili

Name: Cold Day Chili
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced; 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/2 to 3/4 cup water; 1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 2 teaspoons prepared mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

"I like to make chili from beans I've soaked overnight, but this speedier version tastes just as good on a frosty winter day," assure Lucile Proctor of Panguitch, Utah. At 90 cents a serving, the mildly sweet mixture of beef and beans is economical, too.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 to 3/4 cup water
1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Editor's Note: The cost per serving does not include optional ingredients such as garnishes. When there is a choice of two ingredients, the cost is figured with the first one listed.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 331 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1028mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 9g fiber), 29g protein.

Originally published as Cold Day Chili in Quick Cooking November/December 1999

Reviews

My Review

Click stars to rate

Average Rating:

Cherylmomof3

Jan 8, 2009

I prepared this recipe when my children had a snow day off from school (we live near Buffalo, NY). I had all the ingredients on hand and wanted to try it because it didn't call for anything too spicy. I did change the spices up a bit though. Instead of chili powder I used Southwestern Seasoning Mix from The Pampered Chef. (I am a consultant.) I served this chili with rice, which my kids love. Overall is a good recipe, but not exactly top notch.