With snow falling outside, I don’t have a choice but to make chili for dinner. This is not very spicy, so our kiddos enjoy it too. I always serve chili with cheddar cheese on top and Fritos Scoops on the side. Tonight I made Irish Soda Bread (see separate post) to go with it.

I received this recipe from a co-worker years ago- I needed to make some modifications to make it gluten-free but we think it tastes the same. She always cooked it in the crockpot, just browning the beef before combining all the ingredients. Cook on low for 8 hours.

Kid Friendly Chili

1 lb ground beef, browned with 1 Tbsp dried, minced onion
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can Rotel
1 packet taco seasoning or 3 Tbsp Kirkland Taco Seasoning
1 tsp season salt
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp thyme

Brown the beef with onions. Add all remaining ingredients and stir. Bring to boil then turn to low and cook for about an hour with a lid on. Stir occasionally. Serve with grated cheddar cheese on top and Fritos Scoops on the side.

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I built this corner of the internet after celiac entered our house and I realized I had to relearn how to cook from the ground up. Recipes I’d known by heart suddenly betrayed me, and my confidence in the kitchen disappeared overnight. Out of that season of crumbly experiments, small victories, and determination to make food that still felt like home, this site slowly grew. I wanted to share that journey with you so your table can feel normal, maybe even a little faster than mine did.

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