Wisconsin Chili Recipe

Name: Wisconsin Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Ground Beef; 1/2 whole Large Onion, Diced; 2 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper, Or To Taste; 3 teaspoons Ground Chili Powder, Or To Taste; 15 ounces, weight Red Kidney Beans, Undrained; 28 ounces, weight Whole Tomatoes, Cut Into Bite-Sized Pieces; 22 ounces, fluid Tomato Juice (or 4 Of The Small 5.5 Fl. Oz. Cans), Or More To Taste; 1- 1/2 cup Water (optional); 4 ounces, weight Macaroni Pasta; Saltine Crackers, To Serve

Servings: persons

2 pounds Ground Beef
1/2 whole Large Onion, Diced
2 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste
1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper, Or To Taste
3 teaspoons Ground Chili Powder, Or To Taste
15 ounces, weight Red Kidney Beans, Undrained
28 ounces, weight Whole Tomatoes, Cut Into Bite-Sized Pieces
22 ounces, fluid Tomato Juice (or 4 Of The Small 5.5 Fl. Oz. Cans), Or More To Taste
1- 1/2 cup Water (optional)
4 ounces, weight Macaroni Pasta
Saltine Crackers, To Serve

1
In a Dutch oven on medium-high heat, cook ground beef and onions together.
2
Do not drain the grease.
3
Add salt and pepper to taste.
4
Add 2-3 teaspoons chili powder, or more for more heat (mixture will look brown).
5
Add kidney beans (undrained) and cut up tomatoes.
6
Cook until it reaches a boil, adding more seasonings if necessary.
7
Add tomato juice (I tend to use about 4 of the small cans, but you can add more if you like), and about 1/3 as much water, if desired (skip the water part for a stronger tomato flavor).
8
Bring to a boil, then turn to low heat.
9
Leave mixture to simmer while you prepare macaroni according to package directions.
10
Once the macaroni is cooked, add it to the chili mixture.
11
Let cook for 5-10 minutes more, then serve in bowls with saltines (the best is to crumble the crackers over the chili!
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Note: this is a great meal to make during a busy day (no wonder my mom used to make it every Christmas Eve) because you can make the whole thing then just leave it on the stove on low and you have a warm meal whenever anyone is ready for it.

885

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Ground Beef, 1/2 whole Large Onion, Diced, 2 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste, 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper, Or To Taste, and more.

Yes, Wisconsin 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!

Wisconsin Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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