READY-TO-GO CHILI PACKETS

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield Twelve 2-cup freezer packets

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pounds ground beef
6 cloves garlic, minced
Two 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/4 cup chili powder, or more as desired
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more as desired
Two 15-ounce cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup masa harina (corn flour) or regular cornmeal

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy pot, brown the ground beef with the garlic over medium heat until the beef is totally cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off most of the excess fat, leaving a little behind for moisture and flavor. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne. Stir together well, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally; if the liquid level seems low, add up to 1 cup water to keep it from burning.
  • After an hour, stir in the kidney and pinto beans. In a small bowl, combine the masa harina with 1/2 cup water and stir together with a fork until it's smooth. Pour the masa mixture into the chili. Stir together well, then taste the chili and adjust the seasonings. Simmer the chili for another 10 minutes to thicken, then turn off the heat and let it cool.
  • Fill freezer bags with 2-cup portions and freeze them flat for easy stacking (or freeze in other freezer-safe containers). Thaw and use the chili packets in your favorite chili dog, chili cheeseburger or chili nacho recipes.

Suraj Grg
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. It's also a very affordable meal to make. I can feed my family of four for under $10.


Khaja khaja
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This chili is a hit with my family. They love the flavor and the fact that it's not too spicy. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Surove Aktar
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This chili is a winner! It's the perfect combination of spices and it's not too spicy. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.


Jan Bhai
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I'm so glad I tried this chili recipe. It's now my go-to chili recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Diezzy malditha
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This chili is delicious! It's the perfect combination of spices and it's not too spicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Serenella Signorile
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This chili is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and forget about it.


Zafran Ahmed
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This chili is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing. I love serving it with a side of mashed potatoes and a salad.


Akhi Aktar
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I'm not a big fan of chili, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and has just the right amount of spice. I'll definitely be making this again.


Maximus Carlin
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This chili is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


ELIZABETH GUERRERO
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I've made this chili several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day. I love serving it with cornbread and a dollop of sour cream.


Khaja Mainu
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. It's also a very affordable meal to make. I can feed my family of four for under $10.


Ibrahim Hamlouchi
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This chili is a hit with my family. They love the flavor and the fact that it's not too spicy. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Crystal Fassett
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This chili is a winner! It's the perfect combination of spices and it's not too spicy. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.


MD Yeamin
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I'm so glad I tried this chili recipe. It's now my go-to chili recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Tanvi Durbarry
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This chili is amazing! It's so flavorful and has the perfect amount of spice. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


moriti dolly
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This chili is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use pre-made chili packets to save time. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Stepheny oluchukwu
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This chili is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and forget about it.


Jayda Sams
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I'm not usually a fan of chili, but this one is really good. The flavors are well-balanced and it's not too spicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Spider InTheElevator
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This is my favorite chili recipe! I've been making it for years and it's always a hit. The combination of spices is perfect and it's always so flavorful.


Noman Yousaf
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This chili is so easy and convenient to make. I love using the pre-made packets because they take all the guesswork out of it. The chili always turns out flavorful and delicious.