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Chili with Tomato Juice in a bowl with shredded cheese and a spoon

Chili Recipe with Tomato Juice

Liz Olberding @ Up North Nosh
This hearty chili recipe with tomato juice is bursting with rich tomato flavor in every bite. A perfect meal to warm you up on cooler days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 376 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 spoon
  • 1 can opener
  • serving bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes drained
  • 15.5 oz Bush's Mixed Chili Beans note: Kidney or Chili beans work if you cannot find the mixed can
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2-3 T chili powder

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or dutch oven, brown ground beef (I use 1lb of 85/15) on the stove top. Once cooked, drain off any access grease and discard.
  • Dice an onion and add to cooked meat in pot.
  • Stir in 2 cups of tomato juice, an 8 oz can of tomato sauce and 6 oz of tomato paste.
  • Add 1/4 c of brown sugar and 2-3 T of chili powder. I typically start with 2T and add a bit more if I want some more heat.
  • Over medium heat, bring contents of pot to a simmer and cook for 5-10 mins, stirring frequently.
  • Open a can of diced tomatoes and drain. Add the tomatoes to the pot.
  • Add a can of mild chili beans. I like the mixed pinto and kidney beans variety, but if you cannot find it, either regular chili or kidney beans work just fine. Optional Tip: If you prefer some extra spice in your chili, use medium or hot chili beans. Or dice a jalapeno pepper and add that to the pot as chili simmers.
  • Scoop into bowls and serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced onion or diced green chiles.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 5 days.
This recipe is fantastic to make ahead of time and freeze. Check out my post on How to Freeze Soups and Chili.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 21gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 1049mgPotassium: 1370mgFiber: 7gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 1840IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 6mg
Keyword beef chili, chili, ground beef recipe, tomato juice
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