Indiana Chili
Indiana Chili is a hearty, flavorful dish combining ground beef, spicy chili powder, cayenne, and tomato juice, served over tender macaroni. This comforting meal is perfect for cold evenings or casual gatherings, offering a balance of spice and richness that appeals to meat lovers and chili enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Fry ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet until browned.
- Drain the grease and set the beef and onion mixture aside.
- Boil water and cook macaroni until tender, then drain.
- Add tomato juice, ground beef mixture, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt to the cooked macaroni.
- Bring the mixture to a boil again, then remove from heat.
- Serve in soup bowls, optionally with crackers and peanut butter for a cozy, warm meal.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).