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
• 1 small can of diced chilies
• 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

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.