Dorm Dash: Chili — Pacer Times

Oct 2

Oct 2 Dorm Dash: Chili

College is highly stressful and time-consuming for students, which can lead to unhealthy eating habits.

Many students turn to cheap, non-nutritious and quick sources like fast food and ramen.

Personally between class, studying, work and on-campus responsibilities, it is difficult for me to find time to cook meals all the time. My crockpot has been a game changer and has made cooking healthy, delicious, cheap and nutritious meals much easier. Fall is also approaching, which means that it is perfect chili weather.

Here’s what you need:

A large pot or crock pot
A pan
Kidney Beans
Canned tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
Ground beef (you can substitute chicken, turkey or meatless options)
Corn (this is a personal choice)
Garlic
Onion
Seasoning (Personally I find it easiest to get the $1 chili seasoning packets, and then add on extra preferred seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt and pepper).
Water
Something to stir (like a spatula or large spoon)

Recipe:

Start by browning your meat of choice in a hot pan. This is an important step because it allows for any extra oil to cook off of the meat. Then, drain the grease/ oil off out of the pan.
Next, chop up your onion and garlic.
Then you will add all of your ingredients to a large pot or crock pot.
Then add desired seasonings
Next, add a bit of water and stir everything up.
If you are using a crock pot, you can choose whatever time works for you. Typically, I do high heat for 4 hours, but if you want to go low and slow that works too!
If you are cooking in a pot, then cook the onions with the beef and then cook everything on a medium to medium-low setting for about 20 minutes.

Optional Add-Ons: