Warm-Me-Up Chili

It is wintertime in Indiana and that means it is COLD! As in wear three layers of clothing, coveralls, and your best wool socks kind of cold.  I'm thankful that my hubby (and our farm staff) are willing to work outside in single (and negative) degree temperatures.  

Ingredients:

1 lb Becker Farms ground beef (or ground turkey or ground chicken of your choosing)

1 onion, finely diced

2 TBSP of chili seasoning (recipe below)
2 cans of kidney beans, undrained

1 can diced tomatoes
2 quarts tomato juice
1 c uncooked macaroni noodles (optional)
kosher salt, to taste

Directions
In a stockpot, over medium heat, brown the ground beef; when most of the way done, add the diced onion and continue cooking until the onions are softened and the beef is cooked through. 

Next, add the kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato juice, and chili seasoning.  Bring to a boil then add the noodles (if desired) and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. 

Season with kosher salt, to taste. Serve with crackers, cornbread, or grilled cheese and enjoy!

Chili seasoning Recipe:

In a small bowl, combine the following:

4 tsp chili powder, 2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 TBSP onion powder, 1 TBSP garlic powder, 2 tsp sugar, 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp dried parsley, 3 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
Mix together well; store in an air-tight container. 

Use 2 TBSP of this mixture per 1 pound of meat.