Bold chili pairs beef, beans, tomatoes, and spicy Bloody Mary mix for a hearty, flavorful main dish.
# What you'll need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 celery stalks, diced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
→ Beans
07 - 1 can kidney beans, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
08 - 1 can black beans, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
→ Tomato & Liquids
09 - 1 can diced tomatoes, 28 ounces
10 - 1 cup tomato juice
11 - 1/2 cup Bloody Mary mix
12 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
13 - 2 teaspoons hot sauce
→ Spices & Seasonings
14 - 2 teaspoons celery salt
15 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
16 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
17 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
18 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
19 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
→ Garnishes
20 - Chopped fresh parsley or celery leaves
21 - Lemon wedges
22 - Sour cream
# Method:
01 - In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned for 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add diced onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeño to the pot. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened, approximately 5 minutes.
03 - Stir in tomato juice, Bloody Mary mix, diced tomatoes including their juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Blend thoroughly.
04 - Incorporate kidney beans, black beans, celery salt, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Mix to combine.
05 - Bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot partially, and cook for 45 minutes. Stir occasionally as the flavors develop and chili thickens.
06 - Taste and season with additional salt, pepper, or hot sauce according to preference.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley or celery leaves, lemon wedges, and a dollop of sour cream as preferred.
