Stop Freezing Chili! How to Safely Can Chili Con Carne for Instant Campfire Dinners & Lunchbox Wins

🚫 Stop Freezing Chili! 🏕️🍱

Your freezer is NOT the chili graveyard! Ditch frostbitten leftovers and unlock **shelf-stable, flavor-packed chili** ready to devour in 2 minutes flat—no thawing, no fuss. (Psst… Your future campfire self will thank you.)

✅ Why This Chili is a Freezer-Free Gamechanger

• 🔥 No More Freezer Burn: Preserve that smoky, spicy flavor for **2+ years**—no icy betrayal.
• 💸 Cheaper Than Takeout: Batch-cook for pennies per jar (even with grass-fed beef!).
• 🎒 Campfire Hero: Heat-and-eat meals for hiking, RV trips, or “I forgot to meal prep” Mondays.
• ⚠️ Botulism-Proof: Done right, it’s safer than your aunt’s questionable potato salad.

🥩 Ingredients (Makes 7 Pint Jars)

• 2 lbs ground beef (or turkey for a lean twist)
• 1 onion, diced (tears optional)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tbsp pre-chopped—we don’t judge)
• 2 cans kidney beans, drained (or 3 cups cooked dry beans)
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (for that campfire vibe)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 diced jalapeño or 1 cup corn (live dangerously)

👩🍳 Step-by-Step: Canning Like a Pro

1. Brown & Sizzle: Cook beef in a skillet until crispy. Drain fat (unless you’re into greasy chili).
2. Simmer the Magic: Throw everything into a pot. Simmer 20 mins—taste and add more heat if you dare.
3. Jar It Up: Ladle hot chili into sterilized jars, leaving 1-inch headspace. Wipe rims like you’re OCD.
4. Pressure Can: Process pints for 75 mins at 11 PSI (adjust for altitude). *Water bath? Nope. Botulism isn’t a joke.*
5. Cool & Label: Let jars cool 24 hrs. Tag them “Better Than Your Ex’s Chili.”

💡 Pro Tips for Chili Champions

• 🌶️ Spice Control: Add cayenne post-canning to avoid “mouth on fire” surprises.
• 🥫 No Siphoning: Let chili settle before ladling to keep jars clean.
• 🧼 Vinegar Hack: Wipe jars with white vinegar to prevent mineral stains.
  
  

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📦 Storage & Campfire Swagger

• ⏳ Shelf Life: 2+ years in a cool, dark pantry. Refrigerate after opening (if there’s leftovers).
• 🔥 Campfire Queen: Dump a jar into a pot, heat, and top with cheese. *Mic drop.*
• 🎁 Gift Flex: Pair with cornbread mix and a mini hot sauce—instant hero status.

👇 Tag your favorite campfire chef or meal-prep maniac! 👇