Santa Fe Chili

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 4 hours

Makes

16 servings (4 quarts)

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
This colorful and hearty chili is perfect for heartwarming, holiday get-togethers. My family has been enjoying it for years. —Laura Manning of Lilburn, Georgia

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cans (7 ounces each) white or shoepeg corn, drained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
  • 1 can (11-1/2 ounces) V8 juice
  • 2 envelopes ranch salad dressing mix
  • 2 envelopes taco seasoning
  • Optional: Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and corn chips

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the beans, corn, tomatoes, juice, salad dressing mix and taco seasoning.
  2. Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or until heated through. Serve with sour cream, cheese and corn chips if desired.

Can you freeze Santa Fe Chili?

Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 224 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 1513mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein.