Classic Beef Chili – Foodservice
15 minutes
Prep Time
1 hour
Cook Time
25
Servings
Ingredients
- 5 lb lean ground beef
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 1 (46 oz) can Red Gold® Tomato Juice
- OR Sacramento® Tomato Juice (foodservice 46 oz can)
- 1 #10 can (approx. 106 oz) Red Gold® Tomato Sauce
- 1 #10 can (approx. 102 oz) Redpack® Petite Diced Tomatoes 3/8″ cut in juice
- 4 (108 oz) cans chili hot beans (or equivalent bulk foodservice pack)
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp salt
Instructions
Step 1
In a large steam kettle or tilt skillet, brown ground beef and chopped onions until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Step 2
Add tomato juice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beans, and all seasonings. Stir well to combine.
Step 3
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
(Optional) For a chili mac variation, stir in 3 quarts cooked elbow macaroni just before serving.
Step 5
Serve hot with shredded cheese and crackers or cornbread.
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