Mama's Darn Good Chili

September 13, 2013

This is the chili Mama made while I was growing up. There isn't anything fancy about it, but it's nice and thick, hearty, and delicious. It doesn't have a lot of ingredients or chopping required, which is always nice since my sweet little 2 year old like to do everything I do. Thank goodness for butter knives!

2 pounds dry red beans
2 pounds ground beef
2 onions, diced
1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
1 chili brick
2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste

Sort through the beans to make sure there are no rocks in them. Place beans in a large pot and cover with 12 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and...
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Nutritions

Calories
280

Sodium
1125mg
46% DV

Fat
15g
23% DV

Protein
19g
39% DV

Carbs
12g
4% DV

Fiber
3g
13% DV