I was worried about what recipe I would have to share with you guys this week since I am currently on the pre-payday cleanse of scrambled eggs, bananas, and peanut butter sandwiches. Bring on the vacation food, please.
Luckily, Tuna saved the day by creating his own delicious masterpiece and artfully photographing it for me. I better watch out – I think I may have some food blogging competition on my hands.
I would have called it Tuna’s Cheat Day Chili, but I didn’t want you to get confused and think there was tuna in it.
This chili is full of protein and is amateur chef friendly. Perfect for snugglin’ up on the couch and watching Monday Night Football. It may not be the lowest calorie option out there, but hell, we all need a cheat day, right? Right.
Thanks as always to Jenn at Peas and Crayons for hosting What I Ate Wednesday!
Cheat Day Chili
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 70 minutes
Original recipe found here.
Ingredients (4-6)
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon tex mex chili seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- dash of oregano
- dash of hot red pepper flakes
- 1 (15 -16 ounce) can pinto beans
Instructions
Cook beef, garlic, and onion in a 3 quart saucepan until beef is brown.
Add remaining ingredients (except beans).
Heat until boiling, then reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Stir in beans.
Heat once more to a boil, then reduce heat to low again.
Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally until desired thickness.
Garnish with sour cream and shredded cheese. Serve with toasted tortilla chips or cornbread.
Chicken Nugget Girl 
Yum, I love chili! Especially now that it’s getting colder.
For sure. Perfect for a chilly evening.
Love chili, especially during the cooler weather š
I know – it’s really starting to get cold in DC!
That sounds like the chili I make for my family! Definitely amatuer-chef-friendly!
Haha. And good call on not adding tuna to the name. I definitely would have been wondering?!
Good, glad you agree about the name! I felt bad for not giving Tuna credit in the title but figured it would create some unwanted search results for the recipe. Ha.
Looks tasty! I love chili because it’s perfect for cool days and it really is simple to make. I love throwing everything in the crock pot and having it be done when I get home from work. Great for using up extra veggies too!
Ooh, I’ll have to try adding extra veggies. Good idea!
Thank Tuna for me!
For the recipe and for saving the day? I will.
Chili is one of my favorite foods during fall and winter. I haven’t made a batch yet though this season…maybe I should give this recipe a go! Sounds delicious!
Thanks! I’ll tell Tuna you think so. š