Ingredients
- CHILI SEASONING MIX
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 tablespoons dried onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- CHILI BASE
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely diced sweet onion
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup finely diced red pepper
- 3 (15 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans ,drained
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 16 ounces V-8 juice
How to Make
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Step 1: Mix together all of the chili seasoning ingredients and set aside.
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Step 2: In a large dutch oven, add the first five ingredients of the the chili meat base over medium heat.
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Step 3: Cook until meat is lightly browned and veggies are almost fork tender, about 20 minutes.
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Step 4: Drain meat/veggie mixture and return to pan.
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Step 5: Add beans and chili seasoning mix, stir until well blended.
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Step 6: Then add the tomatoes and V-8 juice, mixing well.
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Step 7: Let simmer on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes stirring every now and then.( if you like, the longer you let it simmer the better it will taste.).
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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