Sunday Recipes w/ Margi Kyle – Holiday Special – Bloody Mary Chili

Margi Kyle

Margi brought a bold twist to her holiday festivities by serving her signature Bloody Mary Chili, instantly becoming the talk of the season as friends and family gathered around for second helpings and swapped stories over steaming bowls. The zesty blend of classic chili ingredients and the spicy kick of Bloody Mary flavors added just the right amount of heat and excitement to her gatherings, turning a simple meal into a memorable tradition that everyone looked forward to each year. This unique dish not only warmed her guests but also sparked lively conversation, laughter, and that extra bit of holiday magic that brought everyone closer together.

Inspired by Rea Drummond The Pioneer Woman

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

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.
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 the Holidays. Make a day ahead — it’s easily re-heated. It also freezes well.

Recipe and photos by Margi Kyle

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Photo courtesy of Deborah Young Studio

Margi Kyle, host of People in the Know and the creative mind behind Sunday Recipes, is also known as “The Color Doctor.” With over 45 years of experience, Margi has built an extraordinary career from the designer’s perspective. She is a Professional Interior Designer, television host, educator, mentor, keynote speaker, and writer. Margi also is the co-host of the CommUnity show on WSIC Talk Radio. A passionate advocate for design education, she has taught interior design for decades and currently serves as Executive Director of We Make Color Easy, The Dewey Color System. You can book a seminar or color course with her by emailing her at [email protected].