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Hearty Tex-Mex Chili

Name: Hearty Tex-Mex Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 9 servings.
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

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 4 hours

Makes

9 servings

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

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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

Directions

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

1 cup: 281 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 1115mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 21g protein.

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