We are all probably in a sugar and chili coma from the delicious Hot Chocolate and Chili bar day today! Photos below. Thanks to everyone that pitched in, YUM!

 

Chris Webb is really excited about Chili day!

Greg White testing out the hot chocolate.

Someone’s delicious looking plate of goodness.

Everyone loves chili!

 

Recipes:

Chicken Taco Chili

• 1 can black beans
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 can pinto beans
• 1 can crisp corn
• 2 cans tomato sauce
• 2 cans original rotel
• 1 packet of taco seasoning
• 1 palm of chili powder
• 3-4 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

 

Spicy Chili

• 1 lb of ground beef (fry ground beef)
• 1 big onion (saute)
• 1 green pepper (saute)
• 1 normal size can of red kidney beans
• 1 large can of tomato puree
• Chili powder to tast
• Salt, Pepper and Garlic Salt to taste

 

Chicken Crock Pot Chili

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 can black beans, rinsed
• 1 can corn, undrained
• 1 can Rotel, undrained
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 package Ranch dressing mix
• 1 8 oz. package light cream cheese

• In a medium skillet heat the olive oil. Add the onions and cook for 8 minutes, while stirring. Add garlic and cook together over medium heat for 1 minute.
• Set your crock pot to low and add the chicken, the onion and garlic mixture, black beans, corn, Rotel, all seasonings, and Ranch dressing mix.
• Stir.
• Add cream cheese on top in small chunks and cover. Cook for 6-8 hours.
• Shred chicken with two forks before serving.

This recipe makes enough for 4 people. If you want to fill a larger crock pot, I recommend doubling the recipe.

Regular Chili

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 or whole medium onion
• 1 can chili style beans
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 3 TBS flour
• 1-2 TBS chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1-2 tsp cumin
• water

Brown meat in pot.  Drain grease.  Mix seasonings together in bowl.  Add seasonings to meat.  Dice and add onions.  Mix in beans and tomatoes and desired amount of water.  Let simmer on stove 30-40 minutes stirring occasionally or put in crockpot on high for 4 hours stirring occasionally.   Enjoy.

 

Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

• 1.5 c Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1-14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
• 6 c. milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips