11/10/2026
Chelsi’s Chili
Ingredients
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
1/2 cup beef broth
2 Tbsp chili powder
2 1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground coriander
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans
1 (15 oz) can light red kidney beans
Directions
Cook ground beef and onions until ground beef is done. Add garlic and spices and cook for a few minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about an hour. Serve with cornbread, cheese, and sour cream.
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Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients for the Bars
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
Ingredients for the Frosting
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and nutmeg.
In a separate bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add milk, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for approximately 25–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy.
Spread frosting over cooled pumpkin bars. Cut into squares and serve.
