Bloody Mary Chili

Inspired by Rea Drummond The Pioneer Woman

A Great Fall Recipe for Soccer Saturdays and Football Games.

Made leaner and spicier by Margi Kyle. Everyone loves this chili! A crowd pleaser for sure…

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Ingredients:

Serves 6-8

Olive oil, for sautéing

2 stalks celery, finely diced

1 onion, finely diced

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 teaspoon of black garlic powder from Savory Spice Shop

3 pounds ground beef and ground turkey – I use half and half.

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons ground oregano

15 ounces spicy Bloody Mary mix, plus more if needed

¼ cup vodka, optional- I sometimes put in wine instead of the vodka

1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning

Several dashes Tabasco, or to taste

Several dashes Worcestershire sauce, or to taste

One 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

One 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Cooking instructions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, add some olive oil and sauté the celery and onions until soft. Add the garlic and stir, then add the ground beef. Cook until browned, 5 to 10 minutes; drain off the excess fat. Stir in the seasonings.
2. In a pitcher, mix up the Bloody Mary mix. Add vodka (if using), Montreal steak seasoning, Tabasco, and Worcestershire and then add it to the pot. Add the kidney and pinto beans, stir together well, cover and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add more Bloody Mary mix or water if needed during simmering.

Serve and enjoy. Great as a dinner by itself or with a salad. Great for parties. Make a day ahead — it’s easily re-heated. It also freezes well.

Recipe and photos by Margi Kyle

Margi Kyle is the managing editor for LKNConnect.com. She is also, “The Color Doctor”, and has built an astounding portfolio from the ever-important ‘Designer’s perspective’. Never idle, this Professional Interior Designer has contributed to this industry as an Interior Designer, Television Host, Mentor, Keynote Speaker, Educator, and Writer. Margi has Taught Interior Design of over 45 years and is the executive director for We Make Color Easy, The Dewey Color System. You can book a seminar or color course with her by emailing her at [email protected].

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