Chili con awesome

Hey there! This post was written in 2013, so it may contain information that is no longer accurate or thoughts that no longer reflect how I feel. As human beings, we're constantly learning and bettering ourselves through experiences and interactions with the world and each other.

I keep posts like this around for historical purposes and to prevent link rot, so please keep this in mind as you're reading.

— Cory

Here's a recipe for chili that's worth writing home about. It's sort of a Frankenstein of recipes from various sources, but I assure you that it won't disappoint.

I'm calling it Chili con Awesome™ because it's chili...and it's, well, awesome.

Ingredients #

• 1½ lbs ground beef
• 1 can of light red kidney beans
• 1 can of chili beans
• 1 can of Rotel (original)
• 1 can of diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 1 small can of diced chilies
• 1 can of corn (or frozen)
• 1 yellow onion
• 1 large tomato
• 1 green bell pepper
• 2 packages of chili seasoning (one mild, one hot)
• ½ cup water
• Salt and pepper
• Optional: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, Fritos

Tip: for an even heartier version, throw in a can of black beans too!

Instructions #

1. Brown the beef and add salt/pepper to taste; drain
2. Chop the bell pepper, tomato, and onion
3. Mix all ingredients in a slow cooker (Crock-Pot!); don't drain the cans
4. Set on low for about six hours
5. Serve with Fritos, shredded cheddar, chopped onion, and/or sour cream as desired.

Bonus! #

Chili is even better the next day! Grill up some of those giant beef hot dogs from Sam's Club, throw them on buns, and top with chili and some shredded Mexican blend cheese. These chili dogs will change your life.