Ingredients

  • 3 (64 ounce) cans V8 vegetable juice
  • 3 (48 ounce) jars beans, Randall's Mixed
  • 1 (48 ounce) can black beans (rinsed)
  • 3 (48 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 large onions, chopped
  • 5 lbs lean ground beef (chuck, sirloin or regular burger, or if you have venison, it is also great)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • pepper
  • chili powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • cumin (optional)

Method

  • In a large stock pot, pour in the vegetable juice, Randalls (do not rinse), black beans (rinsed), stewed tomatoes, and spices and put on the fire to start cooking.
  • Set to a high simmer but not to boil.
  • In a large fry pan, add oil and heat.
  • Chop up the onions and add to the oil until just tender.
  • Add to pot.
  • Keep stirring the pot often to keep beans and veggies from sticking to the bottom and scorching.
  • Brown the burger until just done, drain excess grease, add meat to the pot.
  • Now with the spices I did not give amounts.
  • I like it spicy, my family does not, so add enough to your taste.
  • If others want it hotter, they can add more.
  • Cumin is optional.
  • Some folks dont like the taste so I dont always add it.
  • Keep stirring and set to a low simmer until the chili is thicker, again set to your taste.
  • Put leftovers in the fridge as soon as it cools.
  • It tastes even better the next day or two after the flavors have melded even more.
  • Serve with crackers, cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, or any other additions you may like.