Name: Drive-Thru Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2-1/2 pounds ground beef -; 2 cups chopped onion -; 1 cup chopped celery -; 3 tablespoons chili powder -; 1 tablespoon ground cumin -; 1 teaspoon pepper -; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles -; 1 garlic clove, minced -; 1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice -; 4 cups V8 juice -; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained -; 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained -; 2 cans (16 ounces each) pink beans or pinto beans, rinsed and drained -; Optional: Sour cream, cubed avocado, shredded cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeno pepper -

Recipe information

Cooking:

20 min.

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Ingredients for - Drive-Thru Chili

1. 2-1/2 pounds ground beef -

2. 2 cups chopped onion -

3. 1 cup chopped celery -

4. 3 tablespoons chili powder -

5. 1 tablespoon ground cumin -

6. 1 teaspoon pepper -

7. 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles -

8. 1 garlic clove, minced -

9. 1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice -

10. 4 cups V8 juice -

11. 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained -

12. 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained -

13. 2 cans (16 ounces each) pink beans or pinto beans, rinsed and drained -

14. Optional: Sour cream, cubed avocado, shredded cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeno pepper -

How to cook deliciously - Drive-Thru Chili

1. Stage

In a large Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Continue to cook until beef is browned, 4-5 minutes longer. Add onion and celery; cook until tender. Stir in chili powder, cumin and pepper; cook 1 minute. Add green chiles and garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

2. Stage

Stir in juices and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Add beans and simmer 20 minutes longer or until thickened to desired consistency. If desired, serve with sour cream, avocado, cheese and jalapenos.

3. Stage

Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.