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All-American Chili

How can endless flavor fit in one pot? It's easy when you use Bush's® Chili Beans! Our All-American Chili recipe combines simple ingredients to make a big pot under 40 minutes. It's perfect for feeding a house party crowd. ​

  • Prep Time

    10 Mins

  • Cook Time

    30 Mins

  • Serves

    8

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Ingredients

Serves: 8
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 2 cans (16 oz) Bush's® Chili Beans in Mild Chili Sauce
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Shredded Cheddar cheese

Optional Toppings

Jalapenos, Red Onion

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Cooking Instructions

  1. 1
    BROWN

    In large pan, cook beef, onion and green pepper until meat is browned. Drain excess grease.

    • Beef

    • Onion

    • Green pepper

  2. 2
    ADD

    Stir in remaining ingredients, except cheese.

    • 2 cans of beans

    • Tomatoes

    • Tomato paste

    • Water

    • Pepper

    • Salt

    • Chili powder

    • Oregano

    • Sugar

  3. 3
    BOIL

    Bring to boil.

    • 4
      SIMMER

      Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

      • 5
        GARNISH

        Garnish with Cheddar cheese.

        • Cheese

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