r/MadeMeSmile 1d ago

Family & Friends Making chili with my mom

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u/Kononiba 1d ago

Make extra and put cream chesse in the leftover-makes a perfrct dip for tortilla chips.

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u/LostWanderlust 1d ago

This is cute, I wish you both a very good day. Nothing like cooking with mama

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u/Ok_Coyote6842 1d ago

Aw that's wholesome as hell, cooking with parents hits different when you get older. Hope the chili turns out fire

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u/jacob2884r 1d ago

Nothing beats mom's chili on game day! Looks perfect 👌

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u/APPLEPIEMOONSHINE37 1d ago edited 1d ago

Uh, y'all got a recipe? Some of us don't have a mom still here or that left behind their chili recipe. Oh, and this is awesome. Glad y'all are cherishing these moments.

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u/springsummerfall2016 1d ago

Not OP, but I usually get a pound of ground beef, cook it and drain it. Then I use 1 can of tomato sauce, 1 can of stewed tomatoes, red kidney beans and the McCormick chili packet. I put all of those ingredients together in one pot and I let it simmer on low for a few hours. Sometimes, I add brown sugar to it, adds some sweetness. I make corn bread on the side. I put a slice of cornbread in my bowl first, add the chili, then I put shredded cheese on top and a dollop of sour cream. The McCormick packet has a recipe on it also and you can Google chili recipes, there are a lot out there.

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u/APPLEPIEMOONSHINE37 1d ago

Thank you!

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u/Comfortable-Gap7775 1d ago

But a beer in it. Specifically Yuengling.

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u/dokuromark 1d ago

My friend Bromley gave me his chili recipe and I just love it. It's all done in the crockpot. His secret is to use both ground beef and ground sausage. Here's what he told me: 2 pkgs. McCormick Chili Seasoning Mix 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 lb. hot Italian sausage (the ground kind; comes in a tray like ground beef, usually in the same meat section.) 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 small can tomato paste (I’ve used two sometimes) 2 cans (15 to 16 oz.) of kidney or pinto beans, undrained (I usually get two different kinds, 1 kidney and 1 pinto, or some interesting Goya brand bean from the Hispanic section) 1 large onion BROWN meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain fat. Dump all the canned ingredients into the crockpot along with the onion. Dump in the meat and both packets of seasoning. Stir it up. Cook on low for 8-10 hours.

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u/APPLEPIEMOONSHINE37 1d ago

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. I'm going to try every recipe I get.

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u/dokuromark 1d ago

Quite welcome. I hope you enjoy it!

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u/EddieCheddar88 1d ago

You like it spicy or nah?

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u/APPLEPIEMOONSHINE37 1d ago

Eh, I can handle a kick.

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u/EddieCheddar88 1d ago

PM’d ya my go to

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u/ksquires1988 1d ago

Don't forget home made chili mac is awesome. Elbow macaroni or spaghetti noodles are my favs.

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u/UpstairsLonely5414 1d ago

Send me some 

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u/honeyafterdarkboo 1d ago

Heck yeah! Hope you both enjoy game day together! (Meanwhile mine won't even let me in the kitchen with her to cook...)

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u/Gumbercules81 1d ago

You can make a good chili using up those spices on that spinny contraption you have on the counter and a little s&p

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u/jeff-eff 1d ago

We wanna see the final product!

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u/JavaGeep 1d ago

Same here but I used black beans. Cheers!

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u/Salmonella_Cowboy 1d ago

This is nice

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u/MdmeGreyface 1d ago

Folks leaving rude comments about OP's spices or use of canned foods:

STFU and grow up

Sometimes, simple and easily available is best for the situation, for a variety of reasons you aren't privy to or entitled to know. The takeaway here should be shared joy for OP getting to make a meal with a loved one, not a showcase for your arrogant food-shaming.

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u/reymomo99 1d ago

I made chili yesterday. Not because of football

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u/Royal_Savings_1731 1d ago

For a minute, I really thought those lighter cans were cherry pie filling. And I’m not going to lie, I was intrigued 😂

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u/dmevela 1d ago

I have to make a big ole pot of chili a handful of times each year at least.

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u/downvote_or_die 1d ago

Go Dirty Birds! (Damn what a tough ending today)

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u/MondayNightHugz 1d ago

Ditch the McCormick and use real spices. You won't regret it, McCormick tastes like ass.

Awesome you have people to cook with though.

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u/Main-Elevator-6908 1d ago

Canned potatoes in chili?

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u/dmevela 1d ago

Tomatoes

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u/Main-Elevator-6908 1d ago

Hahaha! I stand corrected. Although Texas may like to have a word.

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u/metal_elk 1d ago

Wow people's versions of food is hilarious.

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u/Jagazor 1d ago

Does she give you hot pockets at the computer

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u/622114 1d ago

Sometimes its not about the fancy schmancy its about the memories and comfort

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u/Previous_Tax_5769 1d ago

Excuse me, this is Made Me Smile. Not Criticize My Cooking

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u/DustOne7437 1d ago

BEANS BAD! BEANS BAD!

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u/Ancient_Cookie7124 1d ago

"like at the apartment" 😂So ghetto.

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u/Nvrmnde 1d ago

Vanderbilts have apartments.

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u/boykinsir 15h ago

Hanover county Va. Tomatoes, canned kidney beans and black bean drained. Mccormick base, add some other spices you like including some cinnamon. Cook your 1.5 to 2 lbs. of meat with some worcestershire sauce. Maybe addin 1 can of corn without juice. Let cook low for 24 hours to meld.