Spicy Montana Chili

Name: Spicy Montana Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts)
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1 large sweet onion, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped; 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, finely chopped; 2 cans (16 ounces each) chili beans, undrained; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, drained; 1/2 cup tomato juice; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Cook: 5 hours

Yield 8 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts)

Test Kitchen Approved

This thick and chunky chili has some kick to it. I like to top it with shredded cheddar and then serve it with a side of cornbread. —Donna Evaro, Casper, Wyoming

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, finely chopped
2 cans (16 ounces each) chili beans, undrained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup tomato juice
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, crumbling beef; drain.
Transfer to a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker. Stir in beans, tomatoes, tomato juice, jalapenos, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until heated through. If desired, top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 365 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 920mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 9g fiber), 28g protein.

This thick and chunky chili has some kick to it. I like to top it with shredded cheddar and then serve it with a side of cornbread. —Donna Evaro, Casper, Wyoming

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