Slim Jim Chili
A hearty and flavorful chili featuring ground meat, tomatoes, beans, and crunchy vegetables, seasoned with chili powder and garlic salt. Perfect for cozy gatherings or weeknight dinners, it offers a comforting, spicy kick with versatile options for slow cooking or stovetop preparation.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Brown the ground meat and chopped onion in a Dutch oven; drain excess fat.
- Add undrained canned tomatoes, sliced celery, chopped green pepper, kidney beans, garlic salt, chili powder, salt, and bay leaf to the pot.
- Simmer, covered, for 1 to 2 hours to develop flavors.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Serve hot. The chili freezes well and can be made in a crock-pot.
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).