Wild Cactus Chili
A hearty, spicy chili with ground beef, beans, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for cold evenings or casual gatherings, bursting with bold flavors and comforting warmth.
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef ⓘ
- 2 cans red kidney beans ⓘ
- 1 large can whole tomatoes ⓘ
- 2 medium onions ⓘ
- 2 cloves garlic ⓘ
- 1 large green pepper ⓘ
- 1 large red pepper ⓘ
- 1 small can tomato paste ⓘ
- 1 small can tomato sauce ⓘ
- 6 ribs celery ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp parsley ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp chili powder ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp salt ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp pepper ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp oil ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp mustard ⓘ
- 3 small chili peppers ⓘ
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, then drain and transfer to a large pot.
- Add the kidney beans, whole tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, chopped onions, chopped celery, crushed garlic, chopped green and red peppers, parsley, chili powder, salt, pepper, and oil to the pot.
- In a separate large pan, add oil and lightly brown all the chopped vegetables, then add them to the pot.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Ensure the fluid level covers the top of the chili; stir occasionally while simmering on low heat for about 45-60 minutes.
- Serve hot with shredded Cheddar cheese on top.
- Optionally, serve with 2 Hershey Kisses per person after dinner for fun.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
681
kcal
34% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
High-fiber
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).