Easy Beef Bean Chili for #SundaySupper {#Chili #cookoff}

This week we are holding a virtual #SundaySupper Chili cook-off.  Yes, that is right all of us are competing and YOU get to vote on your favorite Chili recipe.  What great fun, and you know I must disclose to you that this is the first time ever that I am participating in any type of cook-off.  Yes, that is right…welcome to the first #SundaySupper Chili cook-off and my first partipation.

Now I know what you may be thinking that it is kind of strange for this German girl to make Chili. Yes, I know we are kind of spice wimps but all of us love a good bowl of stew, soup, and Chili.  Yup - plus my Chili is super easy - or as my girlies say easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy - quick and plain absolutely and you can always add more heat if you like. Right?! It is that easy that I am almost embarrassed to tell you about it.  Really, yes it is the truth - there is nothing fancy to it.  Just plain easy  absolutely yummy and the key to it all is to top it off with diced avocado.  Oh yes - nothing else but a few crackers and avocado…

Easy Beef Bean Chili

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 4-5 Tbs Chili Seasoning Mix w/o added salt {I like Frontier Chili Powder Fiesta}
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 diced red pepper
• 1 can diced green fire roasted chili's {4 oz. mild}
• 1 large can diced tomatoes {28 oz}
• 1 C water
• 2 can black beans, drained
• 1 can white kidney beans {Cannellini}, drained 
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 1 large avocado for garnish

1. Gently heat a large pot and add beef.  When it starts to brown add chili seasoning and stir it well into the meat.  Once the meat has browned 
2. Add garlic cloves, diced red pepper, and the entire can of the diced green fire roasted chili's.  Stir well into the meat and cook for another couple of minutes.
3. Stir in the entire can of tomatoes, water and beans.  Bring to a low simmer, cover and cook for at least 30 minutes.
4. When you are ready to serve add salt, pepper, and adjust seasoning to taste.
5. Serve in bowls and top each bowl with diced avocados.

I hope you enjoy this simple Chili :)

Will YOU be a part of the #SundaySupper Chili Cook-Off judges panel this week? Voting is live at the Sunday Supper Movement Online Community Magazine starting now and concluding (fittingly) on February 27 - National Chili Day! Browse the submissions and cast your vote by clicking HERE!

Beef and Bison Chili

• Bison & Black Bean Chili from It's Yummi!
• Cincinnati Chili from Savvy Eats
• Easy Beef Bean Chili from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Easy Chili con Carne from Manu's Menu
• Gesundheit Chili from Magnolia Days
• Hellfire Chili from Yours And Mine Are Ours
• Hoisin Beef Chili from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
• Moroccan Harissa Spiked Chili from MarocMama
• Short Rib Chili from The Texan New Yorker
• Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Chili from Hip Foodie Mom

Pork Chili

• Apple and Red Ale Pulled Pork Chili from Curious Cuisiniere
• Pineapple Pork Chili from Melanie Makes

Chicken, Duck, and Turkey Chili

• Asian Five Spice Duck Chili from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
• Buffalo Turkey Chili from La Bella Vita Cucina
• Chicken and Bell Pepper Chili from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Chicken Meatball Chipotle Chili from Soni's Food
• Gluten Free Turkey Chili from Gluten Free Crumbley
• Kickin' Chicken Chili from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
• Low Calorie Turkey Chili from Basic N Delicious
• Olé Mole Turkey Chili from Kudos Kitchen By Renee
• Quick & Easy Chipotle Turkey Chili from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Shockingly Delicious Chili Mole with Red Beans and Raisins from Shockingly Delicious
• Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili from Family Foodie
• Thai Chicken Chili from Jane's Adventures in Dinner
• White Chicken Chili from The Foodie Army Wife

Mixed (meat combo) Chili

• Best Damn Chili Ever from Noshing With The Nolands
• Chili con Tres Carne from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Daddy's Favorite Chili from Momma's Meals
• Harlem Meatloaf Chili from Neighborfood
• Leslie's Best Chili from La Cocina de Leslie

Fish and Seafood Chili

• Scrumptious Seafood Chili from A Kitchen Hoor

Vegetarian Chili

• Easy Vegetarian Chili with Raisins and Cashews from Delaware Girl Eats
• New Orleans Style Vegetarian Chili from Take A Bite Out of Boca
• Vegan Slow Cooker Chili from Killer Bunnies, Inc

Twist-on-Chili

• Chicken Chili Cheese Fries from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• Chili Cornbread Cupcakes from In The Kitchen With KP
• Chili Topped Tater Tots from Ruffles & Truffles
• Spicy Chili Mac from girlichef

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