Hot Rod Chili

Submitted by Chef shapeweaver

"As alot of you know this, some cars have V-8 motors and some people call them " Hot Rods ". I had some V-8 juice that needed to be used up and I wanted chili, so this recipe and the name for it was was born.Like a V-8 motor this chili has a bit of a kick. I can't take the credit for naming this, my SO came up with the title.:) Depending on how thick or thin you like your chili, just adjust the amount of V-8 juice.And then adjust the seasonings according to your tastes. Submitted to " ZAAR " on July 29th, 2009."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• Chili Seasoning Mix

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin

• Chili Meat Base

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped red pepper
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 3 (15 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 16 ounces v- 8 juice

directions

1. Mix together all of the chili seasoning ingredients and set aside.
2. In a large dutch oven, add the first five ingredients of the the chili meat base over medium heat.
3. Cook until meat is lightly browned and veggies are almost fork tender, about 20 minutes.
4. Drain meat/veggie mixture and return to pan.
5. Add beans and chili seasoning mix, stir until well blended.
6. Then add the tomatoes and V-8 juice, mixing well.
7. Let simmer on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes stirring every now and then.( if you like the longer you let it simmer the better it will taste.).