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Two bowls of chili garnished with cornbread and jalapeños.
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Award Winning Chili

This easy chili recipe is so simple to make, and has consistent delicious results. Tender ground beef, hearty beans, and a seasoned tomato broth come together to create an award winning chili. Perfect with a side of cornbread or breadsticks. Cozy up in October and November with a bowl of this beef chili and beans.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 235kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 LB lean ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 60 ounces canned chili beans in mild sauce
  • 2 cups tomato JUICE (not sauce)
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon flour (omit for gluten free)

Instructions

Pressure Cooker

  • Set your pressure cooker to saute, and brown your ground beef along with your diced onion. Once beef is browned, turn the pot off.
  • Add in undrained canned beans.
  • Pour in tomato juice. Note: Depending on how much liquid is in your beans, you may need to add up to an additional cup of tomato juice.
  • Sprinkle spices on top. Stir.
  • Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow a natural release. Stir chill to combine all ingredients.
  • Serve with desired toppings.

Slow Cooker

  • In a large skillet, brown your ground beef along with your diced onion.
  • Transfer browned beef and onion to a 5qt slow cooker.
  • Add in undrained canned beans.
  • Pour in tomato juice.
  • Sprinkle spices on top. Stir to combine.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Serve with desired toppings.

Stovetop

  • In a 5 quart dutch oven or large stockpot, brown your ground beef along with your diced onion.
  • Add in undrained canned beans.
  • Pour in tomato juice.
  • Sprinkle spices on top. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer, cover and continue to simmer for 30 minutes. (feel free to simmer on low for several hours or until ready to serve.)
  • Serve with desired toppings.

Video

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Notes

TOMATO JUICE
If using a slow cooker, you can reduce juice to 1 cup for a thicker chili.  If using a pressure cooker - use 2 cups to allow pot to come to pressure and to prevent burning.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 858mg | Potassium: 791mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 7.8mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 4.4mg