Southwest Chili

"This recipe came from my father, but was then tweaked by me to have a more Southwest flair to it."

Prep Time

20

Cook Time

6-8 hours

Paired With

Main Protein

Beef

Ingredients

IngredientQuantity
hamburger 1 lb, to taste, 2 cans, 1 can, 1 cup, 1 cup, 2 Tbsp, 1 Tsp, 1 Tsp, 1 Tsp, 1 dash, Optional
Salt and Pepper
kidney beans
diced tomatos
mild salsa
tomato juice
chili powder
ground cumin
dried parsley
dried basil
Worcestershire sauce
jalapeños, shredded Mexican cheese, and sour cream

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until evenly browned. Drain off grease, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 2
In a slow cooker, combine the cooked beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, salsa, and tomato juice. Season with chili powder, cumin, parsley, basil and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to distribute ingredients evenly.

Step 3
Cook on High for 6 hours, or on Low for 8 hours.
Step 4
Garnish with jalapeños, shredded Mexican cheese, and sour cream as needed.