Wild West Chili
Difficulty Level: Easy
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Prep Time:15 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT1H45M1 Hr 30 Min
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Yield:6-8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 2 green bell peppers, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 1 (15 ounces) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounces) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounces) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounces) can chili beans
- 1 (10 ounces) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (teaspoon) dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder or to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Toppings (see below)
- 907.18g ground beef
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 2 green bell peppers, diced
- 4.26g minced garlic
- 473.18ml tomato juice
- 1 (425.24g) can tomato sauce
- 1 (425.24g) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (425.24g) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (425.24g) can chili beans
- 1 (283.5g) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 38.34g chili powder
- 4.26g ground cumin
- 1 (0g) dried oregano
- 1.07g chipotle powder or to taste
- 2.13g red pepper flakes or to taste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Toppings (see below)
Always a crowd pleaser, this chili is both hearty and tasty. Great for a busy weeknight dinner, topping your grilled hot dogs, or game day!
Preparation
STEP 1
Heat a large, heavy-bottomed soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, brown beef, then drain. Combine with remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer about 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally.
STEP 2
Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings. Topping options include grated Jack or cheddar cheese, chopped green or sweet onions, sour cream, hot sauce, sliced jalapeños or tortilla chips.