Best Midwest Chili Recipes

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



Best Midwest Chili You'll Ever Eat * No Noodles or Kidney Beans image

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

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

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

MIDWEST CHILI



Midwest Chili image

Make and share this Midwest Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Beans

Time 3h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 (6 ounce) tomato paste
1 (16 ounce) kidney beans (do not rinse or drain) or 1 (16 ounce) chili beans (do not rinse or drain)
12 ounces V8 vegetable juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 (32 ounce) can whole tomatoes (cut into chunks)
4 cups water
1 cup elbow macaroni, raw

Steps:

  • In a dutch oven, brown the ground beef with onion and celery and drain any excess fat from the meat.
  • Add remaining ingredients (tomato paste through 4 cups of water) EXCEPT macaroni.
  • Simmer for at least 3 hours.
  • Prepare the macaroni according to package directions (cook in additional salted water).
  • Drain macaroni and add to chili.
  • Simmer this mixture for an additional 15 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.9, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 1263.9, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 13.5, Protein 23.7

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