Quick and Easy Beer Chili

Chili!!!! Chili is always always always a hit with everyone in my family! It's my oldest's absolute favorite food! And my little ones seems to really love it too! Out of all the many chili recipes I've made I think this might be my favorite! This recipe is adapted from Simply Whisked.

2lbs ground beef
1 onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 tsp salt
5 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
28oz diced tomatoes
1 cup IPA beer
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)

In a large pot brown the ground beef then drain off the grease. Add the onion and garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Lower heat and stir in the salt, chili powder, paprika, cumin and oregano then stir well. Add the diced tomatoes and beer. Bring to a simmer and stir in the worcestershire sauce and all of the beans. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes. Serve with your favorite toppings.

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Creamy Minestone Tortellini Soup

This soup was delicious, I loved that it used tortellini. It was very filling and everyone in my family loved it. My 10 year old took the leftovers to school the next day! This recipe was adapted from Cooking Classy.

2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
42 oz chicken or vegetable broth
2 (14oz) cans diced tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 1/2 cups cut and quartered zucchini
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 (14oz can) kidney beans
9oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 1/4 cups half and half
salt and pepper

Heat oil in a large pot and saute onions, carrots and celery until tender. Stir in the garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add in the broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, zucchini, basil, oregano and thyme. Season with salt and pepper then bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the tortellini and kidney beans and cook for 7 minutes. Stir in the spinach and half and half and cook for another 5 minutes then serve.

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