Corny Chili

Name: Corny Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Chilies, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 3/4 cup picante sauce; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Corn chips, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese, optional

"This is so delicious and simple that I had to share it," Marlene Olson says of her heartwarming recipe. "I'm sure busy moms will be just as happy as I am with the taste and time-saving convenience of this pleasant chili," adds the Hoople, North Dakota reader.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
3/4 cup picante sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Corn chips, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, picante sauce, chili powder and garlic powder. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through. Serve with corn chips, sour cream and cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 408 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 1311mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 10g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 3 vegetable, 2 starch.

Originally published as Corny Chili in Quick Cooking March/April 2002

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Cindy

Aug 12, 2019

Love this chili. Have won chili cook offs with this. I add chorizo, 3 cans of various beans and brown sugar. Also use petite diced tomatoes with sweet onion. Absolutely delicious. My son would eat every day if I let him.
chris28304

Sep 20, 2015

I didn't care much for this recipe. In my opinion the picante sauce took over as well as made the chili soupy.
Angel182009

Jul 5, 2013

I love chili and trying out different chili recipes. This by far is one of my favorite chili recipes! So easy to put together and has great flavor.
shecooksalot

Jun 13, 2013

A nice and easy crock pot chili that everyone enjoyed. We will be making this again!
StephanieN

Oct 16, 2012

I made this last Sunday, went over extremly well. I didn't put it in the slow cooker though, I didnt have that kind of time. I simmered it on the stove for about an hour. I also added some Macaroni noodles to it...jvery good, will make it again.
aspear

Jul 23, 2012

We pile our chili high with cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream, then scoop the perfect bite onto a corn chip. The entire family loves this dish. We make it nearly every month! It's got a great flavor and it's a fantastic way to sneak a few vegetables into the kids.
Linda Connor

Apr 30, 2012

I served this for dinner, tripled the recipe and added three variety of beans, three different picante sauces, Most everyone took an additional serving, and I sent some home with two people. Great flavor!
caprimom

Feb 10, 2011

Can't beat the quick & easy prep of this recipe. My entire family, including a very picky 4 year old, thoroughly enjoyed this dish. It will be on my meal plan rotation!