September 6, 2011
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If You Don't Like the Weather in Kentucky........
There's an old adage around here that says "If you don't like the weather in Kentucky, stick around a couple of days, it'll change!", and it certainly rang true last weekend!
Friday and Saturday were unbearably hot and humid with temps around 100 and not a breath of air stirring anywhere. Sunday started out the same, but by mid afternoon torrential rains and high winds blew through, dropping the temp about 20 degrees and breaking the humidity. Labor day morning broke with the temps in the 50's, grey and drizzly was to be the name of the game, with highs in the mid 60's.
A perfect day to stay inside, stay dry, and make a big ol pot of Buddly's 3 Bean Chili!
First, as Socks would say, we start with the setup!
1 and 1/2 lbs of lean ground chuck
1/2 lb Jimmy Dean's Hot Sausage
1-8 oz can of tomato sauce
1 cup tomato juice
1 16 oz can petite diced tomatos
3 tbsps fresh chili powder
Hot sauce
3 different types of canned beans
1 medium onion, diced
6 cloves of garlic, minced finely
1/4 cup each hot bannana pepper rings and chopped jalapenos
12 oz bottle of beer! (forgot to get it in the picture)
Salt and pepper to taste
Crumble the meat in a large pot or Dutch oven.
When it starts to brown, add the onion and salt and pepper.
When well browned, I use that little strainer thingee to drain the fat off the meat into a bowl in the sink.
After draining the fat, add the minced garlic and peppers, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Add chili powder and stir to evenly coat the meat mixture.
Add the beans. Rinse white beans and kidneys, but use the chili beans as is, broth and all.
Add tomatoes, stir, and simmer another 5 to 6 minutes.
Add the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil, then simmer, stirring often for an hour or so.
I use about 2 tbsps of Texas Pete and 1 and 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of black pepper. Just for reference, adjust to suit your tastes.
Looks like it's ready to serve, and I'm hungry!
Sprinkle with a little cheddar cheese, a dab of sour cream, some crispy saltines, and I'm ready to eat!
Bon appetit, y'all!!!
Comments (147)
That chili looks absolutely delicious -- I hope it was as good as the photo! Good to see you back again!
yumdelishous!! and Kentucky stole that saying from Oklahoma!!
we went from 108 to 79 in one fell swoop!! a good and welcome swoop!!
mmm! I love chili! We have almost the same saying here in Michigan except instead of a couple of days it says "wait an hour and it'll change!" lol!
@anvilsandedelweiss -
@the_rocking_of_socks - I love chorizo in chili!
@murisopsis - Regular Jimmy Dean will work just as well, just add a few red pepper flakes, Val.
@SamsPeeps - @Lucy_or_Ethel - The chili was yummbly! Maybe the best I've ever made!
@janusfiles - Thanks! We live in NE Kentucky, near Ashland, right on the banks of the Mighty Ohio.
nom nom nom nom.
@buddly47 - Oh... it's not the chili I worry about. I have something of a "fondness" for spicy food, and on a couple of instances, managed to go a little too crazy with the chili powder. JalapeƱos might be a bit tricky to find in stores around here. I'll let you know when I try though.
I love me some good chili in this cold weather.
I've got chorizo thawing in the fridge right now.
@buddly47 - LOL
I've not seen the hot Jimmy Dean in my grocery. Looks like I'll have to go hunting at the megastore!
Welcome back, good to have you here! That chili looks so very good and the presentation is a nice bonus!
It's funny, they say the same thing about the weather out here. I'm wondering if they say that everywhere? I dunno.
That chili looks goooooood!!!
After the summer we've had in Louisville, I thought this past weekend was absolutely delightful. I'm hoping that we don't have a return to what it was like Friday and Saturday; that we have seen the last of the 90s until next July (or later).
The chili recipe looks good. You might be interested in this entry, when I wrote about the last time I made a pot of chili. (No photos, though.)
BTW, where in Kentucky are you?
@Ricardo98 - September is usually warm here too, freaky weather this year!
@RulerofMasons - Nope, pork fat rules!
@SisterMae - You won't regret it, Mae!
@Roadkill_Spatula - Try it Tim, you'll like it! And so will the kids!
September and October are hot months here. I'll have to wait for chilli weather.
So you chopped the meat into a thousand pieces, put it in a pot, and waited for the meat to turn brown? Did you use olive oil?
This sounds really good can't wait to try it
Looks delicious! A lot better than my Sunday leftovers.
@ZombieMom_Speaks - Chili on a chilly day always works for me!
@buddly47 -
Wow, that looks AWESOME!! Just the thing for a chilly day.
@DivaJyoti - Nobody with any taste, anyway! lol
Thanks, Ali!
@LoBornlytesThoughtPalace - Hahaha! There's leftovers too! It's always better the second day!
@bmojsilo - @buddly47 - LOL LOL, nobody eats kidneys, ha ha hahahahah.
great to see you blogging, my friend! and so elaborate too, woo woo!
@angi1972 - Hi Angi! Good to see you!
@Prolixity_Split - Aww, thank you! Not a fan of black beans, but whatever floats your boat works for me! lol
@Tempguestbrief - Thanks, Rhonda!
Somebody turned the thermostat down 20 degrees here too. Oh boy! Did you ever stimulate my appetite.
@Prolixity Split YEAH for Chili and cornbread, Buddly likes Crackers, I like the Cornbread.This pot of chili was the Best he's made in Our 40 years together,LOL. Tomorrow Chili Dogs, ummm.
MMMMM!
YAY! I'm so, so glad to see you post again.
Also, you may have just decided what we're having for dinner tonight. Chili & cornbread. We use both dark and light kidney beans and black beans, though, so it's a bit different.
looks hot and spicy over your way!
@Lakakalo - You won't regret it!
@seedsower - I think the sausage makes the chili so much more meaty and mellow. Thanks, Beth!
@distractedbyzombies - I guess you'll just have to come on over and drag you up a chair, Bearman!
It certainly looks appetizing. I have to try making it one of these days. Thanks for posting.
@WildWomanOfTheWest - Awww, thanks Tamy!
@MidwesternShenanigansIN - Thank you! It's good to see you back, too!
Good to see you back Buddly Crocker, I like that idea of hot sausage in the chili.
I love the way you plate meals, beautiful and appetizing , something to enjoy.
Welcome back,we have missed you.
That looks superb. Dang, now I want chili. And nobody around here likes chili but me. sigh.
Yee-Haw! So good to see you cooking for us again! You could have simmered skunk soup and I would be just as tickled.
I love sour cream with my chili~
I think you and I have similar weather (I live in Indiana). I've witnessed all four seasons in one day.
Your chili looks awesome x 2. I think nothing of cooking up something hot and comforting on an equally hot day!
@bmojsilo - Noo, no ,no! Kidney beans, Boris! lol
People really ear kidneys?! I thought that was just a British thing lol
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