{"id":2088,"date":"2014-01-27T04:51:09","date_gmt":"2014-01-27T04:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/?p=2088"},"modified":"2014-02-24T07:58:45","modified_gmt":"2014-02-24T07:58:45","slug":"texas-chili-with-beans-and-sweet-potatos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/texas-chili-with-beans-and-sweet-potatos\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Chili with Beans and Sweet Potatos"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/05-Chili-with-Jack-Cheese-Cheddar-Cheese-Sweet-Potatos-Fritos-Cilantro-Avacodo-02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2089\" title=\"05 - Chili with Jack Cheese Cheddar Cheese Sweet Potatos Fritos Cilantro Avacodo 02\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/05-Chili-with-Jack-Cheese-Cheddar-Cheese-Sweet-Potatos-Fritos-Cilantro-Avacodo-02-580x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/05-Chili-with-Jack-Cheese-Cheddar-Cheese-Sweet-Potatos-Fritos-Cilantro-Avacodo-02-580x375.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/05-Chili-with-Jack-Cheese-Cheddar-Cheese-Sweet-Potatos-Fritos-Cilantro-Avacodo-02-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>This meal provides a SOLID chili that everyone will enjoy and allows them to add all the &#8220;fixins&#8221; to suit their personal taste.\u00a0 This recipe is easy (2 on a scale of 1 to 10), uses a few canned ingredients, but is guaranteed to be a big hit with your family, sports gathering, church function or tailgate.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>4 Pounds &#8211; Lean Ground Beef, 93\/7 (93% lean meat, 7% fat)<\/li>\n<li>2 Each &#8211; Large Onions, chopped<\/li>\n<li>4 Cans &#8211; Petite Diced Tomatoes (Use 14.5 oz. cans for a total of 58 oz.)<\/li>\n<li>1 Can &#8211;\u00a0 Corn, 15 oz.<\/li>\n<li>1 Cup &#8211;\u00a0 Taco Seasoning, such as Tone&#8217;s Taco Seasoning without MSG &#8211; see photo below<\/li>\n<li>8 Cloves &#8211; Fresh Garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 Can &#8211;\u00a0 Black Beans, 15oz., rinsed<\/li>\n<li>1 Can &#8211; Great Northern White Beans, 15 oz., rinsed<\/li>\n<li>1 Can &#8211; Ranch Style Beans, 15 oz.<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 Cup &#8211; Masa Corn Flour, or All Purpose Wheat Based Flour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Additional Ingredients\/Toppings<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 Large &#8211; Bag of Original Frito(r) Corn Chips<\/li>\n<li>2 Medium &#8211; Sweet Potatoes, cubed to sugar cube size<\/li>\n<li>1 Small &#8211; White Onion, diced fine<\/li>\n<li>10 Each &#8211;\u00a0 Green Onions, chopped into 1\/8&#8243; rings<\/li>\n<li>1 Package &#8211; Oyster Crackers<\/li>\n<li>2 Each &#8211; Large Avocados, cubed<\/li>\n<li>1 Cup &#8211; Fresh Cilantro Leaves<\/li>\n<li>1.5 Cups &#8211;\u00a0 Fresh Grated Cheddar Cheese<\/li>\n<li>1.5 Cups &#8211;\u00a0 Fresh Grated Monterrey Jack Cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Optional &#8211; 2 Cups &#8211; Brown Rice, cooked per package instructions<\/li>\n<li>Optional &#8211;\u00a0 1 Cup &#8211; Sliced Jalapenos- Oh Boy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Preparation<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Everything except the rice and sweet potatoes may be cooked in a large Dutch oven.<\/li>\n<li>Brown the meat and onions until the meet is no longer red, and the onions become clear.<a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/01-Browning-Chili-Meat-b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2091\" title=\"01 Browning Chili Meat-b\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/01-Browning-Chili-Meat-b-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/01-Browning-Chili-Meat-b-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/01-Browning-Chili-Meat-b-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Add diced tomatoes and Tone&#8217;s Taco Seasoning.<a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/03-Tones-Taco-Seasoning.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2095\" title=\"03 Tones Taco Seasoning\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/03-Tones-Taco-Seasoning.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/03-Tones-Taco-Seasoning.jpg 500w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/03-Tones-Taco-Seasoning-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/03-Tones-Taco-Seasoning-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/03-Tones-Taco-Seasoning-70x70.jpg 70w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/03-Tones-Taco-Seasoning-110x110.jpg 110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li>Cover and cook on medium heat, stirring frequently until tomatoes begin to break-down, approximately 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Add corn, all three cans of beans and masa or flour.<a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/02-Chili-with-Meat-Onions-Tomatos-and-Corn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2092\" title=\"02 Chili with Meat Onions Tomatos and Corn\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/02-Chili-with-Meat-Onions-Tomatos-and-Corn-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/02-Chili-with-Meat-Onions-Tomatos-and-Corn-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/02-Chili-with-Meat-Onions-Tomatos-and-Corn-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/04-Everybody-In-The-Pool-Chili-with-Three-Beans.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2094\" title=\"04 Everybody In The Pool - Chili with Three Beans\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/04-Everybody-In-The-Pool-Chili-with-Three-Beans-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/04-Everybody-In-The-Pool-Chili-with-Three-Beans-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/04-Everybody-In-The-Pool-Chili-with-Three-Beans-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a>You may either boil the sweet potatoes in water for 15 minutes, and serve as a separate ingredient, or toss them in the Dutch oven with everything else now.<a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/03-Chopped-Sweet-Potatos-for-Chilli-B.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2093\" title=\"03 Chopped Sweet Potatos for Chilli-B\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/03-Chopped-Sweet-Potatos-for-Chilli-B-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/03-Chopped-Sweet-Potatos-for-Chilli-B-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/03-Chopped-Sweet-Potatos-for-Chilli-B-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes until chili becomes rich and thick.<\/li>\n<li>Serve this Sunday Dinner buffet style.\u00a0 Let every family member or guest customize their chili bowl to make it JUST RIGHT for THEM.<a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/05-Chili-with-Crackers-Jack-Cheese-Cheddar-Cheese-Sweet-Potatos-Fritos-Cilantro-Avacodo-and-Green-Onions.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2096\" title=\"05 - Chili with Crackers Jack Cheese Cheddar Cheese Sweet Potatos Fritos Cilantro Avacodo and Green Onions\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/05-Chili-with-Crackers-Jack-Cheese-Cheddar-Cheese-Sweet-Potatos-Fritos-Cilantro-Avacodo-and-Green-Onions-580x395.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/05-Chili-with-Crackers-Jack-Cheese-Cheddar-Cheese-Sweet-Potatos-Fritos-Cilantro-Avacodo-and-Green-Onions-580x395.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/05-Chili-with-Crackers-Jack-Cheese-Cheddar-Cheese-Sweet-Potatos-Fritos-Cilantro-Avacodo-and-Green-Onions-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>OK I refrained from cooking the sweet potatoes in with the meat and  beans, but everyone actually tried and liked them, so cooking them with  the other ingredients would be fine.<\/p>\n<p>Note: The amount of Tone&#8217;s Taco Seasoning is appropriate for families with kids.\u00a0 If you are making this for your Saturday Night man&#8217;s poker club, double the Tone&#8217;s Taco Seasoning.\u00a0 Otherwise individuals can heat things up with the sliced jalapenos.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/05-Chili-with-Jack-Cheese-Cheddar-Cheese-Sweet-Potatos-Fritos-Cilantro-Avacodo-01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2097\" title=\"05 - Chili with Jack Cheese Cheddar Cheese Sweet Potatos Fritos Cilantro Avacodo 01\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/05-Chili-with-Jack-Cheese-Cheddar-Cheese-Sweet-Potatos-Fritos-Cilantro-Avacodo-01-580x441.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/05-Chili-with-Jack-Cheese-Cheddar-Cheese-Sweet-Potatos-Fritos-Cilantro-Avacodo-01-580x441.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/05-Chili-with-Jack-Cheese-Cheddar-Cheese-Sweet-Potatos-Fritos-Cilantro-Avacodo-01-300x228.jpg 300w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/05-Chili-with-Jack-Cheese-Cheddar-Cheese-Sweet-Potatos-Fritos-Cilantro-Avacodo-01.jpg 1892w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This meal was completed with an apple pie ala mode prepared by one of my favorite (and one of the cutest) pastry chefs.\u00a0 Can you tell she is proud?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/08-Smiling-Apple-Pie.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2090\" title=\"08 - Smiling Apple Pie\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/08-Smiling-Apple-Pie-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/08-Smiling-Apple-Pie-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/08-Smiling-Apple-Pie-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/my-apple-pies-are-square-%E2%88%8Fr2\/\">HERE <\/a>for our home-made pie recipe.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This meal provides a SOLID chili that everyone will enjoy and allows them to add all the &#8220;fixins&#8221; to suit their personal taste.\u00a0 This recipe is easy (2 on a scale of 1 to 10), uses a few canned ingredients, but is guaranteed to be a big hit with your family, sports gathering, church function [&hellip;]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on 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