Minnesota Chili Recipe

Name: Minnesota Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef (ground Chicken Or Ground Turkey Work Too); 2 teaspoons Olive Oil; 3 Ribs Celery, Diced; 1 Large Onion, Diced; 2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes; 3 cloves Garlic (finely Diced And Optional); 2 Jalapeno Peppers (finely Diced And Optional); 24 ounces, fluid Tomato Juice (or Sub Two 8 Ounce Cans Of Tomato Sauce Plus 2 Cups Of Water For The 24 Ounces Of Juice); 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cayenne Pepper (use More Or Less To Taste); 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder (use More Or Less To Taste); 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (use More Or Less To Taste); 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano (use More Or Less To Taste); 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (use More Or Less To Taste); 2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Kidney Beans (You Can Use Pinto Or Black Beans Instead)

Servings: persons

1 pound Ground Beef (ground Chicken Or Ground Turkey Work Too)
2 teaspoons Olive Oil
3 Ribs Celery, Diced
1 Large Onion, Diced
2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes
3 cloves Garlic (finely Diced And Optional)
2 Jalapeno Peppers (finely Diced And Optional)
24 ounces, fluid Tomato Juice (or Sub Two 8 Ounce Cans Of Tomato Sauce Plus 2 Cups Of Water For The 24 Ounces Of Juice)
1/4 teaspoons Ground Cayenne Pepper (use More Or Less To Taste)
3 Tablespoons Chili Powder (use More Or Less To Taste)
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (use More Or Less To Taste)
1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano (use More Or Less To Taste)
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (use More Or Less To Taste)
2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Kidney Beans (You Can Use Pinto Or Black Beans Instead)

1
In a large pot or skillet over medium high heat, use a wooden spoon to brown and break up your ground meat.
2
When the meat is browned, drain any liquid/grease off of the meat. Return the pan to the heat and add the olive oil.
3
Next add the celery and onion and stir to combine. Allow to cook for about 3 minutes until they just start to soften.
4
Add in the diced tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno peppers, and tomato juice. Stir to combine.
5
Add in the cayenne pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano and salt and give the pot a big stir. Allow it to simmer on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
6
Rinse and drain your canned beans. Add the rinsed beans to the pot and give it a good stir. Allow the chili to simmer another 10 minutes to warm the beans.
7
After the 10 minutes, check the celery to verify it's done. It should be tender and this will be your signal that the chili is done.
8
Top with diced onion and shredded cheese and serve with warm cornbread. Tastes even better the next day!

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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

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.

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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: 1 pound Ground Beef (ground Chicken Or Ground Turkey Work Too), 2 teaspoons Olive Oil, 3 Ribs Celery, Diced, 1 Large Onion, Diced, and more.

Yes, Minnesota 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!

Minnesota Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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