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It's so cold outside and nothing sounds better to me than chili, my momma's chili. It is so easy and so good.  Every time I make it for friends, they always compliment and want the recipe and they never believe how easy and simple it is. 

What you need:

• 1 lb. ground beef (the leaner, the better)
• 1 pkg. chili seasoning (I always get the regular chili mix, but if you want you can get medium or mild)
• 1 can tomato sauce (my mom always says to not get the off brand, always go for Hunt's or a more known brand when you buy tomato sauce)
• 1 can Hunt's chili beans in "Mild" sauce
• 1 can Hunt's chili beans in "Med" sauce
• Optional-1 can whole tomatoes (drained)

Directions:

• Brown your ground beef in a large dutch oven
• Drain and return to pan
• Add tomato sauce, then fill can halfway up with water and add to mixture until warm
• Then add remaining ingredients, stir, cover, and simmer for 35-45 minutes.
•  Serve with spaghetti noodles, shredded cheese,sour cream, saltines and tamales for variety.

Another way to make this is to put it in the Crockpot.  I cook the ground beef the same and then just add all the ingredients to the Crockpot. Set it on low heat for 4-6 hours.  (Boil spaghetti noodles separate).

Enjoy!