If you’re having a gang of guests over for the big game, it’d be hard to top this tasty and filling dish. It’s the perfect way to feed a crowd!
Ingredients
| 2 lbs. lean ground beef | 1½ tsp. garlic powder |
| 1 ½ c. chopped onion | 1 tsp. salt |
| Chili powder (see below) | ½ tsp. pepper |
| 2 (15-oz.) cans red beans, drained and rinsed | Shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish |
| 4 c. tomato juice | Green onion, chopped for garnish |
| 1 (29-oz.) can tomato sauce | |
| Chili Powder: | |
| 1 Tbsp. ground cumin | 2 tsp. oregano |
| 2 tsp. ground ancho chile pepper | 1 tsp. fennel seed |
| 2 tsp. ground mild chile pepper | |
Preparation
1. Brown beef and onion in saucepan over medium-high heat; drain the fat.
2. Stir in chili powder and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Stir in red beans, tomato juice, tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, decrease heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Serve chili topped with cheese and green onions.
Chili Powder:
1. Combine ingredients and mix.
2. Store in airtight container in cool, dark place for up to 2 months.
Serves 8
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