Spicy Fajita Chili

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Cathy Bell, Joplin, Missouri

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Nov. 23, 2022

You’ll want to serve this with rolls or cornbread to soak up every delicious drop. Like more heat? Just use spicier versions of V8 juice and chili beans.—Cathy Bell, Joplin, Missouri

Can you freeze Spicy Fajita Chili?

Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

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Spicy Fajita Chili

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Yield:8 servings (2 quarts)
Prep:15 min
Cook:30 min

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds ground pork
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 cans (11-1/2 ounces each) V8 juice
  • 1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
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Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, cook the pork, onion and peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking pork into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
  2. Stir in the V8 juice, beans, tomatoes, chili powder, seasoned salt and seasoned pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with cheese.