Deda's Really Good Chilli 

and Cornbread

This is one of my families favorites!!!  I usually triple the recipe for my crew.  You can mix and match to create your own favorite chili mixture :{)

1 lb. ground beef

1 (15oz) can diced tomatos

1 (15oz) can lt. red kidney beans

1 (15oz) can pinto beans

1 (8oz) can Hunt's tomato sauce

1 (4oz) can diced green chili's
1/2 med. white onion
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp celery
1/2 tbsp Cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder (or 1 clove of fresh garlic)
1 cup of water

Mix kidney beans and pintos in a strainer and rinse beans well.  In a large pot mix together, beans, tomatos, tomato sauce, green chili's, water, chili powder, celery, cumin, salt, pepper, & garlic.  Let simmer for at least 30 mins to an hour.  Adjust chili powder for your taste.

Ground up your beef in a skillet, chop up your onion in with your cooked meat. And cook till onions is tender.  Drain grease from meat and add to chili mixture.  Cook for an additional 15 mins. 

Garnish with shredded cheese and a dolip of sour cream.

CORNBREAD

This is the best cornbread I have ever made! My family can never get enough of it. Very light and tasty. I will include the different veriations of it.

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
2 to 3 tbsp sugar (adjust for your taste)
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp butter
2 beaten eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup oil or melted butter

Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix. Add 1 tbsp butter in iron skillet or dish and place in 400 degree oven until melted. Swirl butter around to coat side and bottom of pan (can use can grease too). Combine eggs, milk, and oil, add this mixture to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened. Pour into skillet. Bake for 15 to 20 min. I ussally bake it 25-30 minutes, but I am in a higher elevation. You can double this recipe and use a 9 x 13 baking dish or stone.

DOUBLE CORN BREAD

Prepare as directed above, except fold in 1/2 cup of frozen whole kernel corn, thawed, into batter.
GREEN CHILI CORN BREAD

Prepare as directed above, except fold in 1 cup shredded cheese, and one 4 oz. can diced green chili's, drained, into batter.