Homemade Beef and Bean Chili Recipe with Mild Heat

Homemade Ground Beef and Bean Chili

Chili is another one of my favorite cold, winter's day dump dishes. This dish also serves up to 8 people and can be used as leftovers for a family of 3 to 4. It's very filling and tasty with just enough heat so it is pleasing and not overpowering to the tastebuds.

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Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef, browned and placed in paper towel to remove excess oil
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3-4 cups tomato juice (from 46 oz. bottle or can)
16 oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
16 oz. can great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes

Garnishments

Sour cream
Shredded cheddar cheese

Optional Side

Cornbread

Directions

After cooking the ground beef and rinsing the beans, put all ingredients into a stock pot
Cook on high and stir frequently until contents begin to boil
Reduce to medium heat and continue to stir frequently for about 20-30 minutes
Place chili in bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream
Serve with cornbread if you desire

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