Zuver's Favorite Chili Recipe

Name: Zuver's Favorite Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 12 lbs ground chuck; 6 green onions, sliced thinly; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon mexene chili powder; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 16 ounces fresh salsa (I use Chuck & Dave's Original); 15 ounces tomato sauce; 12 ounces v 8 vegetable juice; 15 ounces diced tomatoes; 1 34 ounces french's chili-o seasoning (Original packet is spicy enough for us); 15 ounces light kidney beans; 15 ounces dark red kidney beans

Servings: persons

2 12 lbs ground chuck
6 green onions, sliced thinly
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon mexene chili powder
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt
16 ounces fresh salsa (I use Chuck & Dave's Original)
15 ounces tomato sauce
12 ounces v 8 vegetable juice
15 ounces diced tomatoes
1 34 ounces french's chili-o seasoning (Original packet is spicy enough for us)
15 ounces light kidney beans
15 ounces dark red kidney beans

1
Brown ground chuck in large soup pan along with green onions, cumin and Mexene.
2
Add garlic, black pepper and salt.
3
Let cook another 5 minutes on low heat.
4
Add salsa, tomato sauce, V-8, diced tomatoes, seasoning mix, and light red kidney beans.
5
Use blender (I use emersion blender) to blend dark red kidney beans (and their juice) until smooth.
6
Stir into chili.
7
Simmer over low heat for 1 hour or more.
8
NOTE: I like to chop up about half of the ground beef quite finely during the browning process, and leave the other half in chunks larger than the beans.

375

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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.

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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: 2 12 lbs ground chuck, 6 green onions, sliced thinly, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon mexene chili powder, and more.

Yes, Zuver's Favorite 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!

Zuver's Favorite Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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