Memèré’s Chili

This recipe gets better with age, so let it sit a day, or put a few servings aside in the freezer, and give the flavors time to really develop. Warm it up again on the stove, and serve this with Sweet Cornbread, and it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground meat

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 1 chopped green pepper

• 2-3 cans beans (black, kidney)

• 1 (28 oz) can tomatoes

• 1 tsp salt

• 1⁄8 tsp paprika

• 1⁄8 tsp black pepper

• 1 clove garlic

• 1 bay leaf

• 1-2 tbsp chili powder (heaping)

Directions

1. Brown meat in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.

2. Add onions and peppers, saute for 3 to 5 minutes.

3. Add beans, tomatoes, salt, paprika, pepper, garlic, bay leaf, and chili powder and simmer for 1 hour.

4. Remove the bay leaf and serve with cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped chives, and corn chips.
   

Note: Can add other ingredients such as canned corn and more chili powder or cayenne for extra spiciness.

Recipe from Adrienne May Birgeron