Scarecrow Chili

Submitted by hungrykitten

"From a TOH mag. Just in time for Halloween!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 4 quarts
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup, undiluted
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 bay leaves
• salt and pepper
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

directions

1. In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato juice, tomatoes, beans, soup, water, chili powder, brown sugar, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
2. Stir in macaroni. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Discard bay leaves before serving.

Reviews

[bad kitty 1116]

This was so good! I added garlic, green chiles, Worcestershire sauce and I used V-8 juice instead of tomato juice. I garnished it with cheese, green onions, and sour cream. I made Bisquick garlic-cheddar biscuits to go with it. Comfort food mmmmmmm!