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SPICY BEEF AND 3 BEAN CHILI

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 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 400kcal
Author pamelashank2015

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef 80/20
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 1 (1.25 oz} package HOT Chili Seasoning Mix
  • 1 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes with jalapenos
  • 1 15oz can Hot Chili Beans
  • 1 15oz can Kidney Chili Beans
  • 1 15oz can Pinto Chili Beans
  • 1 46oz jar tomato juice
  • 1-2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 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.