Ann'S Depression Chili Recipe

Name: Ann'S Depression Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3-4 lbs of lean ground beef; 2 lg cans tomato juice; 3 lg cans Brook's Chili Beans, mild or hot; 2 lg cans tomato paste; 1 lg can of diced tomatoes; 2 lg green bell peppers, chopped; 2 lg yellow onions, chopped; 2 pkg of Brook's dry Chili seasoniing mix; 6 beef boullion cubes or (3 nice size tbsp beef soup base); 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tbsp garlic powder; 3 tbsp cooking oil; water; salt, pepper and chili powder to taste.

Servings: persons

3-4 lbs of lean ground beef
2 lg cans tomato juice
3 lg cans Brook's Chili Beans, mild or hot
2 lg cans tomato paste
1 lg can of diced tomatoes
2 lg green bell peppers, chopped
2 lg yellow onions, chopped
2 pkg of Brook's dry Chili seasoniing mix
6 beef boullion cubes or (3 nice size tbsp beef soup base)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp garlic powder
3 tbsp cooking oil
water
salt, pepper and chili powder to taste.

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First in a 16 qt pot put the cans of tomato juice, tomato paste, diced tomatoes and chili beans. Add water in the cans the tomato paste came in, about 2 cans full rinsing all the tomato paste out of them. It won't hurt to use hot water. Stir well so that the tomato paste starts to dissolve and bring the pot to a slow boil. Once this happens reduce heat to medium and let it simmer adding one pkg of the chili seasoning mix, sugar, boullion cubes or soup base, and garlic powder. Stir often so the beans don't stick or burn. While this is simmerinig, in a large skillet, sautee' the onions and green peppers in the oil until tender. Then add the ground beef and brown while using a fork to break the meat up. Add the other pkg of chili seasoning mix, salt, pepper and chili powder to the meat while it browns. This flavors it as well. Once done add it to the pot of simmering liquid. Taste test and add additional chili powder, salt and pepper if needed to suit your taste and let cook for another 15 min. Turn the pot off and stir well. Serve with whatever chili acessories you like. Personally, I like Fritos corn chips with mine, but the skies the limit. Use your imagination and go for it.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3-4 lbs of lean ground beef, 2 lg cans tomato juice, 3 lg cans Brook's Chili Beans, mild or hot, 2 lg cans tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Ann'S Depression Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ann'S Depression Chili

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