Beef and Bean Chili : Food with Friends

We arrived at the Kaminski abode in State College, PA yesterday afternoon. The delicious smell of Erin's homemade Beef & Bean chili practically drew us up the street right to their front door! We were welcomed to a fridge full of beer and an amazing spring green salad with cranberries, walnuts, goat cheese and a homemade sage vinaigrette. There were fresh assorted rolls, roast beef, ham and thinly sliced provolone sitting on the counter. We were glad we opted not to stop for food along the way! We ate lunch, watched Penn State beat MSU, and chased our one year old around their beautiful home...all while that chili warming in the crock pot, still on our minds. Completely full from lunch, we were anxiously awaiting dinner.



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Erin's Beef & Bean Chili

1 Lb. ground beef

1 cup red wine

3 cans red kidney bean (2 dark, 1 light)

1 green pepper, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

2 large cans whole tomatoes

2T brown sugar

2T chili powder

1 can tomato paste

1T cumin

garlic salt

S&P.Erin served it with shredded cheese, sour cream and sliced three-cheese semolina bread we brought from home.



The night was topped off with cheese & crackers and 3 bottles of red wine. The perfect end to a memorable food day with friends!