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Hoosier Chili

SUBMITTED BY: Jeanne Boberg 

"This chili is a little sweeter than other recipes I've tasted, but I like it that way. It reminds me of the chili my mom used to make."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 13 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 50 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
  • 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large Dutch oven or soup kettle, brown beef until no longer pink. Add onion, celery, green pepper and garlic. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender. Add all remaining ingredients except last two; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, adding macaroni for last half hour of cooking time. Stir in the beans and heat through.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutrition Facts: One serving (without additional salt and using sodium-free tomatoes, tomato juice and broth) equals 255 calories, 13 g fat (0 saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 68 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 18 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 meat, 1-1/2 vegetable, 1 starch.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2007 by leeannr 
Excellent recipe. I grew up in Indiana before moving to Missouri. This is the chili that I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2006 by Elisa Sue 
great, even entered it into a chili cook-off ;) MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2008 by carmzim 
It looked like it would be a bit too soupy for my taste so I didn't add the tomato juice but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by TrinityLives 
We have been making this recipe for a couple years now.. the family and friends LOVE IT!!!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by hungry1 
Loved this recipe. I left out the green pepper and garlic just because I didn't have any. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by Amy W 
I've made this chili 3 times now and it is delicious. It is a nice change to the basic chili... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2008 by MY7HUNGRYKIDS 
Fantastic! I used diced tomatoes instead of stewed, only had a 15 oz. can of beef broth so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2007 by Joan 
I took first place in the chili cook-off at my office with this recipe. Everyone really liked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2007 by KIDDEYKOOD 
This is my least favorite chili recipe; there is way too much tomato juice that made the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2007 by Joy 
This is the best chili ever! I love the sweet taste. MORE


 
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