A Mom Is Always A Mom! ( as long as food is involved!)

My boy's are going on a hunting/work weekend at my dad's hunting place this weekend…I want my boy's to be together and I wish I could cook for them like I used to. Also, my dad is joining them on Saturday and I really wanted to contribute to their fun weekend together. 

So, a mom's worry for her son's to be close and a desire to cook for her sons like she used to…doesn't that add up to a big pot of chili?

It definitely adds up to this lady talking in third person! I tend to do that when I get really uptight or nervous…I think it's a mental exercise! 

 Just give this incredible chili a try…I promise it will be your new favorite for this fall weather that is FINALLY bearing down on us! Jim and I leave tomorrow for Highlands, North Carolina. I cannot wait. Today was a difficult day….one that I hope I never have to repeat but one that let me experience God's ultimate peace. A huge thank you goes out to the sweet lady that sat in front of me in the waiting room! As I sat there terrified…I saw that the front of her bag had the verse that truly means so much to me embellished on the front of it! 

Jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.

WOW!! I truly almost jumped up and hugged her 

but then I realized she didn't know my fears as I sat there… 

Anyway…when I'm stressed, when I want to help out, when I simply want to provide for my family…I cook! I promise you will love this incredible chili recipe! Happy Fall, y'all!

"Jane's Chili"

3 lbs. lean ground beef

1 lb ground Italian Sausage

1 onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

1 can Rotel Tomatoes and green chilies

3 cans chopped green chilies

1-1 1/2 C red wine

3-4 Cups water

3 packages Chili Seasoning Mix or Taco Seasoning Mix

1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 can white beans, drained and rinsed

1 can black beans drained and rinsed

1 T chili powder

1/2-1  T ground cumin

brown all meat very well and drain very well. Place meat in a large  soup or stock pot. Saute onion and garlic in a t of olive oil. Add to meat. Toss all with the seasoning mix. Add the crushed tomatoes, rotel tomatoes, the green chilies, the red wine, the water and the extra spices. Bring to a low simmer for 30 minutes to an hour stirring often. Add all of the beans and let simmer another 20-30 minutes. Serve in bowls, top with light sour cream and 2% Mexican Cheese blend if desired.

So yummy!

It's actually quite hard for me to part with this huge batch of chili/soup! It's one of the best I've ever had and I hope my boys and my dad will enjoy it this weekend!

Most of all, I'm just glad I could help in some way! 

Hope you all have a wonderful, blessed weekend!