Best Jo Mamas Chili Recipes

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JO MAMA'S WORLD FAMOUS SPAGHETTI



Jo Mama's World Famous Spaghetti image

My kids will give up a steak dinner for this spaghetti. It is a recipe I have been perfecting for years and it is so good (if I may humbly say) that my kids are disappointed when they eat spaghetti anywhere else but home! In fact they tell me I should open a restaurant and serve only this spaghetti and garlic bread. In response to requests, I have posted the recipe for Recipe #28559 that uses approximately 1/2 of the sauce from this recipe. Have spaghetti one night and lasagna later! Thanks to all of you who have tried my recipe and have written a review. I read and appreciate every one of them! Chef Note: After I posted this recipe I remembered a funny incident--my dear husband usually has a nice bottle of wine handy so when I make a batch of spaghetti I just help myself to a splash of it. On one occasion, there wasn't a bottle opened, but there was a bottle sitting on the counter so I got out the corkscrew and helped myself. For some reason, the spaghetti that night was the best ever. My husband asked what wine I put in it and I showed him the bottle. He nearly fell off the chair. I had opened a rather expensive bottle he had bought to give his boss. Goes to show you--don't use a wine for cooking you wouldn't drink. You get the best results from a good wine!

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 quarts, 10-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or hot)
1 small onion, chopped (optional)
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cups water (for a long period of simmering for flavors to meld. If you don't want to simmer it as long, add less)
3 teaspoons basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/4 cup red wine (a good Cabernet!)
1 lb thin spaghetti
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In large, heavy stockpot, brown Italian sausage, breaking up as you stir.
  • Add onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until onions are softened.
  • Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water.
  • Add basil, parsley, brown sugar, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.
  • Stir well and barely bring to a boil.
  • Stir in red wine.
  • Simmer on low, stirring frequently for at least an hour. A longer simmer makes for a better sauce, just be careful not to let it burn!
  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
  • Spoon sauce over drained spaghetti noodles and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

OLD MAMA'S FASHIONED CHILI



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This spooky chili is great for Halloween dinner! Keep warm on the stove and the little ones can eat anytime during trick-or-treat activities.

Provided by Elizabeth, Old Mama

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
2 green bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix, or to taste
1 dash hot sauce, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir drained ground beef, black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, green bell peppers, yellow onion, garlic, and chili seasoning together in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are slightly tender and chili is heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with hot sauce, salt, and ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 16.4 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1312.5 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

JO MAMA'S WORLD FAMOUS SPAGHETTI RECIPE



Jo Mama's World Famous Spaghetti Recipe image

Provided by SweetGirl

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs italian sausage, casings removed (mild or hot)
1 small onion, chopped (optional)
3 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cups water (for a long period of simmering for flavors to meld. If you don't want to simmer it as long, add less)
3 tsp basil
2 tsp dried parsley flakes
1 1/2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/4 cup red wine ( a good cabernet)
1 lb thin spaghetti
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy stockpot, bronw italian sausage, breaking up as you stir. Add onions and continue to cook stirring occasionally until onions are softened. Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Add basil, parsley, brown sugar, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper. Stir well and barely bring to a boil. Stir in red wine. Simmer on low, stirring frequently for at least an hour. A longer simmer makes for a better sauce, just be careful not to let it burn! Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Spoon sauce over drained spaghetti noodles and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

SLOPPY JOE MAMAS



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I grew up a Manwich® kid, thinking they were the same as sloppy joes. I was dead wrong. This is the real deal. Messy, yummy, kid-friendly perfection especially on a cold night.

Provided by Me Recipies

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil, or more if needed
½ onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
2 pounds lean ground beef
½ cup Mexican-style hot tomato sauce (such as El Pato Salsa de Chile Fresco®)
½ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
½ teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease from the skillet. Transfer beef mixture to a slow cooker.
  • Stir Mexican-style hot tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, cider vinegar, and chili powder into the beef mixture.
  • Cook on Low for 2 hours (or on High for 1 hour).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 550.2 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

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