Carr's Alaskan Railroad Chili Recipe

Name: Carr's Alaskan Railroad Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. ground beef; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce; 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste; 4 cups water; 1 tbsp. lemon juice; 2 tbsp. chili powder; 1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. McCormick/Schilling California-Style Garlic Powder; 1/2 tsp. McCormick/Schilling Black and Red Pepper; 1/2 tsp. ground allspice; 2 tbsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 bay leaves; 1 lb. cooked spaghetti, drained; 1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; Grated cheddar cheese, as desired; Chopped onion, as desired

Servings: persons

2 lb. ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
4 cups water
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. chili powder
1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. McCormick/Schilling California-Style Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp. McCormick/Schilling Black and Red Pepper
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 bay leaves
1 lb. cooked spaghetti, drained
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Grated cheddar cheese, as desired
Chopped onion, as desired

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Cook ground beef, onion, and celery in Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, stir often, then drain.
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Combine spice blend and stir in beef mixture.
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Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, water and lemon juice.
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bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
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Remove bay leaves with spoon.
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Discard.
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Serve chili over spaghetti and beans.
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Top with cheese and onion.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. ground beef, 1 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Carr's Alaskan Railroad 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carr's Alaskan Railroad Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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