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Kentucky Chili

Name: Kentucky Chili
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cans (32 ounces each) tomato juice; 1 cup water; 1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken in half

6 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 5 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

12 servings (3 quarts)

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022

This chili is extra special with noodles stirred in. I love it so much I named it after my home state.—Tina Sullivan, Cornith, Kentucky

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (32 ounces each) tomato juice
1 cup water
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken in half

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato juice, water, chili beans, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and stir into chili.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 232 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 606mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein.