Mom’s Slow Cooker Chili (our Halloween Tradition!)
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Every year on Halloween, my mom would whip up a pot of this chili. It would cook all day and the smell of the chili would fill the entire house. Even today when I smell chili cooking, it takes me back to my childhood and having a warm, full belly before heading out to go trick-or-treating.
Unfortunately not every one in our family loved chili . . . the rule was that you had to finish your bowl of chili before you could go trick-or-treating. Our sister Elyse was never able to join us for the first couple of houses because she was crying over her bowl of uneaten chili. I think that her taste buds have finally evolved and she now makes this chili for her family on Halloween night.
Mom’s Slow Cooker Chili
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef (you could also use ground turkey)
1 onion, diced
2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup ketchup or chili sauce
1/4 cup water
1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans
1 packet chili seasoning mix
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon sugar
Directions:
Brown ground beef with chopped onion. While they are browning, combine all other ingredients in crock pot. Stir together and add browned hamburger with onion. Cook all day on low or on high for 3-4 hours. Top with shredded cheese and crackers or Frito’s corn chips.
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How many does this feed I am trying to feed 7-9 people I was thinking about doubling it
I think you definitely must double this recipe to feed that many, though I’m not sure you need to double the meat,or the chili seasoning packet. Just my opinion.
This comfortably feeds 6 people. I would double it and then you will have a little leftover in case anyone wants seconds!
The Tumbleweed Contessa had a chili playoff for last year’s Super Bowl. It was fun. http://www.tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog/chili-playoff/
What size packet of chili seasoning?
I am so sorry- I don’t know the exact size! I just purchased the packet that is McCormick brand that is usually by all the gravy mixes and other seasoning packets.
Oh yum! I can almost taste it! It looks good!
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Can I freeze this once it has been made? I’m concerned that the beans, once cooked, will get all mushy once they de-freeze.
I think it will be fine. Red kidney beans are pretty hearty.
Do you drain the tomatoes and beans before adding?
Do not drain the tomatoes, you’ll want that liquid. But you do drain the kidney beans. -The Six Sisters
Your moms Chilli is AMAZING!!! Thanks for posting the recipe, the hubby and kids loved it and it was easy peasy!!
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