Chili Bueno

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Ready In: 40 Minutes

Servings: 8

Really good chili using Taco Seasoning Mix - the Best! that I have tweeked just a bit. It is pretty great chili for not having seasoning packet. All the seasonings I have used are Penzeys spices.

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/8-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 teaspoons mexican oregano

1 teaspoon smoked paprika, spanish

2 -3 teaspoons ground cumin

2 -3 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground

2 -3 tablespoons dried onion, minced white

12 ounces spicy vegetable juice, v8

8 ounces vegetable juice, v8

28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained

30 ounces dark red kidney beans, undrained

2 lbs 85% lean ground beef

Directions:

1. 1. Brown ground beef along with salt and pepper.
2. 2. Add all spices, stir well.
3. 3. Add tomatoes, beans and V-8 juices.
4. 4. Cook approximately 10 minutes on medium.
5. 5. Mash most of beans and tomatoes, to your liking.
6. 6. Cook another 30 minutes on low.
7. 7. You can top with sour cream and cheese if you like.

By RecipeOfHealth.com