And the Winner of the Chili Cook-off Is…..

by Lauren Payne, Associate Director of Ministry Teams @ MBC Loudoun

The crock pots are empty, the votes are in and the count was close. But the winner is…..Jill Atchison’s “Some Like it Hot” (or #2) Chili! If you see Jill, please congratulate her on her win! Special thanks to all who contributed their delicious homemade chili for October’s Second Saturday Event. Jill was kind enough to share her winning recipe below. Thanks Jill!

Be sure to mark your calendars for Nov 14th for our next Second Saturday Event. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Operation Kindness will be providing cards for people to write a message of thanks to our troops who are serving our country. Hot apple cider and fall goodies will be provided.

My super simple chili recipe:
1lb browned hamburger
2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
1 can Bush’s chili beans
1 envelope chili seasoning (found in the spice aisle of most grocery stores)

Combine all ingredients and place in either a crock pot for approx. 5 hrs or in a large saucepan for about an hour (stirring frequently).