Baked Bean Chili
Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield
24 servings (6 qt.)
When you need to feed a crowd in a hurry, baked bean chili gets the job done in style. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can feed up to two dozen guests—or fill your freezer with ready meals.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 3 cans (28 ounces each) baked beans
- 1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice
- 1 can (11-1/2 ounces) V8 juice
- 1 envelope chili seasoning
- Optional: Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and sliced jalapenos
Directions
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. If desired, serve with sour cream, cheese and jalapenos.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 189 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 721mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 13g protein.
Who says a good chili has to simmer all day? This zippy chili—with a touch of sweetness—can be made on the spur of the moment. It's an excellent standby for unexpected guests. Served with bread and a salad. It's a hearty dinner everyone raves about. — Nancy Wall, Bakersfield, California
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