Midwest Chili Recipe

Name: Midwest Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 (6 ounce) tomato paste; 1 (16 ounce) kidney beans (do not rinse or drain) or (16 ounce) chili beans (do not rinse or drain); 12 ounces V8 vegetable juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 (32 ounce) can whole tomatoes (cut into chunks); 4 cups water; 1 cup elbow macaroni, raw

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 (6 ounce) tomato paste
1 (16 ounce) kidney beans (do not rinse or drain) or (16 ounce) chili beans (do not rinse or drain)
12 ounces V8 vegetable juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 (32 ounce) can whole tomatoes (cut into chunks)
4 cups water
1 cup elbow macaroni, raw

1
In a dutch oven, brown the ground beef with onion and celery and drain any excess fat from the meat.
2
Add remaining ingredients (tomato paste through 4 cups of water) EXCEPT macaroni.
3
Simmer for at least 3 hours.
4
Prepare the macaroni according to package directions (cook in additional salted water).
5
Drain macaroni and add to chili.
6
Simmer this mixture for an additional 15 to 30 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 onion, diced, 2 stalks celery, diced, 1 (6 ounce) tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Midwest 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.

Midwest Chili

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