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Blue Ribbon Chili

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This Blue Ribbon Chili is your classic, hearty chili filled with beef, two types of beans, and lots of seasonings. This recipe truly is a winner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 10 1 cup servings
Calories 257kcal
Author Sandra

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 4 ounces canned chopped green chiles
  • 5 tablespoons chili powder
  • 15 ounce can light red kidney beans
  • 15 ounce can dark red kidney beans

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium to medium-high heat, combine the ground beef and the onion and sauté for 10 minutes, or until the meat is browned and the onion is tender. Drain grease, if desired.
  • While the meat and onions are cooking, grab a medium mixing bowl and add the tomato sauce, salsa, green chiles, and seasonings; stir to combine.
  • Once the meat is cooked thoroughly, add the tomato mixture to the pot, add in the dark and light kidney beans and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover chili with a lid, leaving a slight crack to let our steam, and let the chili simmer for an hour; string occasionally to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom.
  • Remove the lid and simmer for another 15 minutes, or until it's thickened.
  • Add your favorite toppings for serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1032mg | Potassium: 994mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1645IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 6mg