The chilli went down well
By Traceyjayne
@Traceyjayne (11252)
United Kingdom
January 1, 2026 2:19pm CST
Well The Mister asked for chilli for our tea …..im happy to oblige, although I’m not that on kidney beans it’s not something we have very often.
Unusually for me I do use a packet mix for the sauce . Added to mince beef and tinned tomatoes with a tin of kidney beans ….cooks whilst the rice is cooking. We had home made garlic bread too.
I need to have sour cream too, as it takes off some of the heat.
Pleased to say it went down a treat.
I’m happy to be cooking again ….
Do you cook from scratch or use ready made ?
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8 responses
@AmbiePam (120533)
• United States
1 Jan
I love sour cream on chili, and sometimes I put a little cheddar cheese on it. I had some plant based chili today, and it was so gross. I kept thinking it couldn’t be as bad as I thought, so a little later I’d take another bite. Yep, it was just as bad as I thought it was!
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@Traceyjayne (11252)
• United Kingdom
2 Jan
I'm pleased to hear someone else has cheese on it .....The Mister finds it strange I have sour cream ....he can't get his head around cheese too. !
@Traceyjayne (11252)
• United Kingdom
2 Jan
I haven't had plant based ....I don't think I will bother ....
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@Traceyjayne (11252)
• United Kingdom
2 Jan
Yes, it’s been a long time ….i have missed cooking….
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@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
1 Jan
I also like sour cream on chili and can either enjoy it with or without the beans.Glad you enjoyed yours.
I like to cook from scratch if I can but sometimes it's easier to use ready made.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18025)
• Torrington, Connecticut
2 Jan
That sounds good, I enjoy cooking everything from scratch when I can
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@MarieCoyle (59106)
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1 Jan
Chili tastes so good on cold days. I had a cup of chili today, I usually keep some in my freezer in the winter, so it was heated up easily. Takes the chill off!
Yes, I am a scratch cook. It's way cheaper and of course I think it's much tastier as well. I learned to cook from my grandmothers and my aunt, and that's how they cooked, so that's just what I do. I am glad you enjoyed your chili!
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@RevivedWarrior (3853)
• India
2 Jan
Sounds absolutely delicious. It is nice that you were happy to oblige his chilli request. Using a packet mix makes perfect sense on days when you want comfort food without too much effort. The combination of mince beef, tomatoes, and kidney beans is always a winner, especially when it all cooks together so easily. Homemade garlic bread must have taken it to another level. Sour cream is a must for me too, especially when the chilli has a real kick to it. It is so lovely to hear that it went down a treat. Feeling happy about cooking again is such a good sign. I do a bit of both, depending on time and mood. In case I am and not pressed for time, I cook from scratch, but on busy days I’m more than happy to use ready-made mixes. Enjoy the day!
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
3 Jan
I love chili with a lot of beans; but I can't have beans anymore. I can no longer cook; but when I did, I cooked from scratch.
