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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1-2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 46 ounce bottle of tomato juice
  • 6 ounces ketchup
  • 3 16 ounce cans red kidney beans drained
  • 3 Tbsp or more chili powder (spicy if you prefer)
  • Grated cheddar cheese
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil over medium-high heat, add onion and garlic, and cook until onion is translucent.
  • In a separate pot, brown beef with salt and pepper. Drain off fat.
  • Return beef to pot, add cooked onion and garlic, and the rest of the ingredients up to the cheddar cheese. Bring to a boil.
  • Turn down heat and simmer for at least 45 minutes.
  • Place chili in bowls and top with cheese, green onions and sour cream.

Notes

 Freeze leftovers - it tastes even better reheated!