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Originally published February 14, 2012 at 3:03 PM | Page modified February 15, 2012 at 12:23 PM
Recipe: Super Easy Beef Chili
Bloody Mary mix is the secret ingredient in this recipe.
Makes 8 servings
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, peeled, chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2 cups favorite Bloody Mary mix (spicy preferred)
2 cans (14 ounces each) diced tomatoes with green chilies (or 28-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice)
2 cans (14 ounces each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed well
4 tablespoons (or more if you like) favorite chili powder, divided
For Serving (optional)
Corn chips
Shredded cheese
Sliced green onions
Sour cream
1. In a medium pot, heat the oil. Add the onion and saute about 8 minutes until it becomes lightly golden brown. Add the beef and cook until it browns, breaking it up as it cooks. Stir in the Bloody Mary mix and heat on medium-high, stirring and scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Add the tomatoes, beans and 2 tablespoons of the chili powder. Stir well. Bring to just a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover slightly and simmer 30 minutes. Just before serving, stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of chili powder. Serve with desired toppings.
From and tested by Susan M. Selasky for the Free Press Test Kitchen.
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