Hearty Tex-Mex Chili

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 4 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by MARTHA HOOK

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 21, 2022

I dreamed up this hearty chili with a Tex-Mex twist 25 years ago. It’s still everyone’s favorite and the go-to recipe in our family cookbook.—Martha B. Hook, Dallas, Texas

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Hearty Tex-Mex Chili

Contest Winner
Yield:9 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:4 hours

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup V8 juice
  • 1/4 cup brewed coffee
  • 2 envelopes chili seasoning
  • 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
  • 1 can (15 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
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Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomatoes, water, juice, coffee and chili seasoning.
  2. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours to allow flavors to blend.
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