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Tasty, Cozy Chili for a Rainy Day

September 28, 2011 by Ericka

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I had just come from Indiana, raving about my Dad’s awesome chili. He just sort of throws random stuff in a big pot and it always turns out amazing.

This got us on a chili kick and Rick decided he could make the BEST pot of chili so I put him up to he challenge.

Like salsa, I can’t really pick a FAV chili — because there are so many different, delicious combos but let me say, this version did NOT disappoint.

While recipes with few, simple ingredients can be amazing, sometimes I think it’s the ones with just a little pinch of everything that are the best. Since I’ve recently been putting use ingredients on the spice rack (like Cumin and Coriander — what the heck are THOSE for?), I’ve noticed a big difference!

Get the recipe & all the jazz below!

Tasty, Cozy Chili for a Rainy Day

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Crushed Cumin seeds
  • 1 chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 15-ounce drained black beans
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 table spoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/2 thinly sliced onions
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Directions:

1) In a large pan heat oil over medium heat add cumin seeds, cook and stir for one minute.

2) Stir in garlic, cook and stir for five minutes.

3) Stir in Black beans, undrained tomatoes, water, chili powder, paprika, onion and crushed red pepper.

4) Bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes.

5) Stir in oregano, salt, green pepper and black pepper.


QUESTION: Do you have a favorite chili recipe? What makes chili AWESOME? If you don’t like chili, what do you like to eat on a RAINY DAY?

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Comments

  1. Erin (Travel, Eat, R says

    September 28, 2011 at 2:52 am

    My friends always joke that I use cumin in everything but it's true — it's definitely a go-to spice. This sounds delicious — perfect for today, actually!

  2. Victoria (The Distri says

    September 28, 2011 at 3:15 am

    Wait, there are recipes for chili? I thought you just put crushed tomatoes, beans, and a bunch of spices and vegetables in a pot until it tasted right. Weird.Cumin is definitely a go-to spice. Erin is a wise woman.

  3. Erin (Travel, Eat, R says

    September 28, 2011 at 7:52 am

    My friends always joke that I use cumin in everything but it's true — it's definitely a go-to spice. This sounds delicious — perfect for today, actually!

  4. Victoria (The Distri says

    September 28, 2011 at 8:15 am

    Wait, there are recipes for chili? I thought you just put crushed tomatoes, beans, and a bunch of spices and vegetables in a pot until it tasted right. Weird.Cumin is definitely a go-to spice. Erin is a wise woman.

  5. Ericka Andersen says

    September 28, 2011 at 10:53 am

    Yeah, I'm not really sure yet WHAT the Cumin flavor is but I think I like it!Victoria, yeah that can be chili too! That's why I love chili cookoffs!

  6. Cait @ Cait hates Ca says

    September 28, 2011 at 11:37 am

    Haha, I had to go out and buy Cumin when I made chili the other day – never used it before!

  7. Brooke {FreeBird Run says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    This looks soooo good! I've never made chili on the stove before, I've always used the Crock-pot!! So this would be a nice change.. One ingredient I love in MOST chili, would be cinnamon.. mmmm mmm deliciousness! I'm the same way with Cumin, but Coriander? Never heard of it before (a rookie I guess).. but I am intrigued! Thanks for the recipe!

  8. Ericka Andersen says

    September 28, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    Yeah, I'm not really sure yet WHAT the Cumin flavor is but I think I like it!Victoria, yeah that can be chili too! That's why I love chili cookoffs!

  9. RChristopher (saturd says

    September 28, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Ericka, your dad's chili sounds amazing. And I totally agree, it's the perfect dish for a rainy day. That or a hot cup of coffee and some freshly baked cookies. Look forward to reading more of your posts.

  10. Cait @ Cait hates Ca says

    September 28, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    Haha, I had to go out and buy Cumin when I made chili the other day – never used it before!

  11. Brooke {FreeBird Run says

    September 28, 2011 at 5:55 pm

    This looks soooo good! I've never made chili on the stove before, I've always used the Crock-pot!! So this would be a nice change.. One ingredient I love in MOST chili, would be cinnamon.. mmmm mmm deliciousness! I'm the same way with Cumin, but Coriander? Never heard of it before (a rookie I guess).. but I am intrigued! Thanks for the recipe!

  12. Ann says

    September 28, 2011 at 6:25 pm

    It looks delicious, but I agree…how do you pick one favorite chili or salsa?

  13. RChristopher (saturd says

    September 28, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    Ericka, your dad's chili sounds amazing. And I totally agree, it's the perfect dish for a rainy day. That or a hot cup of coffee and some freshly baked cookies. Look forward to reading more of your posts.

  14. Ann says

    September 28, 2011 at 11:25 pm

    It looks delicious, but I agree…how do you pick one favorite chili or salsa?

  15. Natasha says

    September 29, 2011 at 4:07 am

    Yum — I love chili! My go-to is a great cincinnati chili recipe from the Food Network (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cincinnati-chili-recipe2/index.html) — it includes cumin, coriander, cinnamon, CHOCOLATE, all kinds of stuff I had to buy specifically for this recipe but have come in quite handy for others. Perfect served over spaghetti.

  16. Natasha says

    September 29, 2011 at 9:07 am

    Yum — I love chili! My go-to is a great cincinnati chili recipe from the Food Network (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cincinnati-chili-recipe2/index.html) — it includes cumin, coriander, cinnamon, CHOCOLATE, all kinds of stuff I had to buy specifically for this recipe but have come in quite handy for others. Perfect served over spaghetti.

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