Best Midwest Best Chili Recipes

BEST MIDWEST CHILI YOU'LL EVER EAT * NO NOODLES OR KIDNEY BEANS

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Nothing like going out on a limb with that title, right? :-) Made in the slow-cooker or a bean pot in the oven or in a pot on the stove-top, any way you prepare it---it comes out D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S! (Not that I'm biased!)

Provided by Debber

Categories Deer

Time 4h15m

Yield 1 slow-cooker, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 lb ground venison or 1 lb ground turkey
1 large onion, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
3 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, with sauce
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom pieces
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
1 quart tomato sauce (or spaghetti sauce)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon oregano
2 -3 tablespoons chili powder
tortilla chips, whole, crushed or corn chips
cheddar cheese, grated
onion, minced
sour cream

Steps:

Fry ground meat; as it finishes, add the onion and sauté together.
While that is working, open all the cans and dump into slow-cooker; add the seasonings; stir to mix.
When meat is browned and onions are transparent or golden brown, add the green pepper, cook 1-2 more minutes; then add to the bean mixture; mix well.
Cook on high for 3-4 hours; medium for 4-6; low for 6-8 hours.
Serve with corn/tortilla chips in bottom of bowl, chili next, and cheese sprinkled over the top; onions & sour cream optional.
NOTE: This is actually even BETTER as leftovers!

MIDWEST BEST CHILI

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This is a version of the famous "Wendys" restaurant chili. It is a popular version most familiar to midwesterners. An all around good recipe.

Provided by Koz4721

Categories Beans

Time 2h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (29 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed
1 (29 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green chili pepper (2-3 chilis)
1 cup diced celery (3-4 stalks)
4 medium tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons cumin powder
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups tomato juice or 2 cups v 8 vegetable juice
1 cup water

Steps:

Brown the ground beef in chili pot over medium heat.
Drain excess fat.
Add remaining ingredients.
cook on medium high heat until it simmers.
Stir about every 15 minutes, for 2 to 3 hours.
Remove from heat and rest 15 minutes before serving or cool immediately then reheat tomorrow for better yet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.8, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 1135.1, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 8.1, Protein 26.9

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