chili by ellen - reinvented

Name: CHILI BY ELLEN - REINVENTED
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) ground chuck; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 2 small tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1 dash(es) taco seasoning; 2 can(s) chili beans, mild or hot; 2 cup(s) v-8 juice; 1/2 cup(s) elbow macaroni

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Oct 26, 2023

Wanting some chili but tired of the same old recipe I've used for years I decided to change it up a bit. I used some extra spices and a different kind of liquid. I was very pleased with the results. A nice change!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound ground chuck
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 small tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash taco seasoning
2 cans chili beans, mild or hot
2 cups v-8 juice
1/2 cup elbow macaroni

How To Make chili by ellen - reinvented

Step 1

In a medium to large kettle, brown ground chuck over medium heat.

Step 2

When the meat starts to lose its pink color, add the onions and peppers.
Step 3

Lower heat and simmer uncovered until meat is browned and vegetables are tender.
Step 4

Add chopped tomatoes, beans, juice and seasonings. Stir well to blend. Increase heat.
Step 5

When mixture starts to boil slightly, add macaroni and stir well.
Step 6

Reduce heat again and simmer chili until macaroni is tender, about 20 minutes.
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