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Ranch Bean Chili
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 8
Loaded with beans, peppers, tomatoes and corn, this hearty, colorful chili is sure to be a family hit. “I often take it to potlucks and always come home with an empty pot!” Nancy Foreman - East Wenatchee, Washington
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 each small sweet orange, red and yellow peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) tomato juice
1-1/3 cups fresh or frozen corn
1 cup water
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
Directions:
1. In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Serve desired amount of chili. Cool remaining chili; transfer to freezer containers. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months.
3. To use frozen chili: Thaw in the refrigerator. Place in a saucepan; heat through. Yield: 8 servings (3 quarts).
By RecipeOfHealth.com