Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Secret Ingredients

What is your secret ingredient?
I was thinking tonight as I was fixing chili for supper about ingredients that we all use that might not be the norm in a particular dish.
Several came to mind:

  • Softened butter in deviled eggs
  • Lipton Cream of Chicken Soup Mix (dry) in creamed potatoes
  • V-8 Juice in chili
  • Pinch of salt in orange juice
  • Vanilla in hot chocolate
  • Sage in meatloaf

These aren't so unusual, but I am sure you have some great secrets to share. Post them for us all to try.

This is the chili recipe that we have decided over the years is our favorite. I welcome (beg) each of you to post your favorite chili recipe. Now that fall is upon us we will have lots of cool night to enjoy a hearty bowl of chili.

Our Favorite Chili

1- lb. ground beef

1- medium onion - diced

1/2 red bell pepper - diced

1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1- 6 oz. can tomato paste

1- 8 oz. can tomato sauce

1-15 oz. can chili beans

3/4 cup V-8 juice

1 Tbsp. brown sugar

1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

2 tsp. chili powder (or to taste)

1 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. pepper

1 tbsp. kitchen bouquet

Brown together ground chuck, onions and bell pepper. Drain well. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for at least an hour, adding a bit of water if needed.

So, until tomorrow...........

S~~~

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