When I was growing up, every year for Halloween my mom would make homemade chili. Since having my own children, I decided to carry on the tradition. Last year, I did decide to stray from the original recipe slightly. I wanted to make a quicker version. My mom’s original recipe required soaking the bean the night before. I opted to utilize canned beans to make life easier.
Mom’s chili recipe also has a secret ingredient - brown sugar. It adds the level of sweetness, but the classic chili powder still gives it that chili kick. This recipe makes a lot. I was able to feed my family and three of my son’s friends, plus have leftovers. You could always make half a recipe if you need to. Tomorrow, I’ll show you my favorite thing to do with the leftovers.
- 1 lb hamburger
- 1 medium onion
- 5 (15 oz each) cans of kidney beans, undrained
- 2 (6 oz each) cans tomato paste
- 2 (10 ¾ oz each) cans condensed tomato soup
- 4 tsp chili powder
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- In a stock pot, brown onion and ground beef until beef is no longer pink; drain.
- Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 hour. Serves 8-10.
Real Mom Kitchen Original Recipe.
So I made this tonight and absolutely delicisious! I made a few substitions… used tomato sauce vs. the soup and paste. I also made it with shredded chicken (bought a rotisserie chicken for ease) and added 2 cans of diced tomatoes with chiles and used McCormick’s chili seasoning (used 3 packages). The sweetness of the brown sugar is amazing. I will be making this as a staple for my family.
My family wasn't in love with this chili on it's own. We thought a little more spiciness to counteract the sweetness would have been good.
However, this was so perfect for the topping on Navajo Tacos!
I will have to try this version! I have a similar recipe without the brown sugar and I like to do 1 can each of all different beans. it just makes the chili look really pretty, you should try it!
I made this yesterday and really did like it. I changed a few things and added a few things but it was really good. Hopefully I’ll get it up on my blog in the next day or two. I made this specifically for navajo tacos and it turned out great.
Laura, that looks good! You asked Melanie about scones…do you mean the fried bread kind? If so, check out my blog and find the recipe in the index…hope that’s what you’re looking for!
http://friedalovesbread.blogspot.com/
That does sound delicious. I love changing things up by adding sugar – it usually works out great!
This sound PERFECT for a cold day like today! My mom’s recipe has brown sugar in it too! Yours varies slightly, so I will have to try it. Thanks.
Sugar in chili? Never tried it…but sugar in anything is good right??