Christine's Chili Recipe

Name: Christine's Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 30 ounces kidney beans (I now add more to bump protein up); 58 ounces tomato sauce; 14 12 ounces diced Italian tomatoes, drained; 12 large onion, chopped; 12 large green pepper, chopped; 1 14 ounces chili seasoning mix; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix, table blend; ½ teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix, Original; ½ teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix, classic italiano blend; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon parsley flakes; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 18 ounces tomato paste

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
30 ounces kidney beans (I now add more to bump protein up)
58 ounces tomato sauce
14 12 ounces diced Italian tomatoes, drained
12 large onion, chopped
12 large green pepper, chopped
1 14 ounces chili seasoning mix
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix, table blend
½ teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix, Original
½ teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix, classic italiano blend
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon parsley flakes
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
18 ounces tomato paste

1
Place ground beef in skillet.
2
Fry ground beef until browned.
3
Do Not Drain.
4
Pour undrained browned beef into crockpot.
5
Add to the browned beef the kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced italian tomatoes, onion and green pepper.
6
Turn crockpot on low.
7
Next add the chili seasoning, chili powder, paprika, cumin, mrs dash table blend, mrs dash original, mrs dash classic italiano, garlic powder, parsley flakes, and crushed red pepper flakes.
8
Gently stir the chili.
9
Allow this to cook 4-5 hours then add the tomato paste.
10
Continue to cook the chili for a total of 6 hours then serve.
11
Note: Gently stir the chili while cooking.

936

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 30 ounces kidney beans (I now add more to bump protein up), 58 ounces tomato sauce, 14 12 ounces diced Italian tomatoes, drained, and more.

Yes, Christine's 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!

Christine's Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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