The ultimate pot of chili with ground beef, spicy seasonings, peppers, onions, tomatoes with jalapenos, 3 kinds of beans, and tomato juice. Slow simmered for hours to allow the flavors to blend perfectly.
Course FOOD BOARDS, Soups/Stews
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Spicy Chili, Spicy Beef and 3 Bean Chili
Prep Time 40 minutesminutes
Cook Time 3 hourshours
Total Time 3 hourshours40 minutesminutes
Servings 10
Calories 400kcal
Author pamelashank2015
Ingredients
2lbsground beef80/20
1medium onionchopped
1/2green bell pepperdiced
1 1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/4-1/2teaspooncoarse black pepper
1(1.25 oz} package HOT Chili Seasoning Mix
1teaspoonschili powder
114.5oz can diced tomatoes with jalapenos
115oz can Hot Chili Beans
115oz can Kidney Chili Beans
115oz can Pinto Chili Beans
146oz jar tomato juice
1-2Tablespoonssugar
Optional Toppings
shredded cheddar cheese
corn chips/Doritos
sour cream
Instructions
In a large dutch oven, over a medium heat, crumble and brown the ground beef. Drain the grease. Stir in the onions and green pepper. Return pot to stove, over a low heat.
In a small bowl, stir together the salt, pepper, seasoning packet, and chili powder. Sprinkle over the meat and stir to combine well.
Stir in the tomatoes. Drain beans and add to meat mixture. Stir well to combine. Simmer 5-10 minutes, stirring constantly.
Stir in tomato juice and sugar. Simmer for about 1 1/2 hours on very low heat, stirring frequently. To obtain a thinner chili, may add additional tomato juice or simmer pot covered. For a thicker chili, simmer uncovered.
Best if made the day before or at least several hours prior to eating.
Reheat over low heat and serve with optional toppings. Great with cornbread.
Notes
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER. Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.