HEARTY TEX-MEX CHILI

Hearty Tex-Mex Chili image

I dreamed up this hearty chili with a Tex-Mex twist 25 years ago. It's still everyone's favorite and the go-to recipe in our family cookbook.-Martha B. Hook, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 cup V8 juice
1/4 cup brewed coffee
2 envelopes chili seasoning
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 can (15 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomatoes, water, juice, coffee and chili seasoning., Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours to allow flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 1115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 21g protein.