Make Chili Like a Bates

At the request of our readers, we have a secret Bates family recipe to share. Who likes chili?

Bates Family Chili Recipe

Ingredients

Hamburger (about 2 pounds)

1 can tomato juice or V8 juice

2 cans diced tomatoes

2 cans beans (you can use cooked dried beans-pinto, kidney, navy, black beans, or another variety)

Optional other vegetables (diced onions, peppers, mushrooms, corn, etc)

1 bag chili seasoning (we use Brown Bag or Carroll Shelby)

Directions

Brown hamburger in large stock pot; drain cooked beef, and add all other ingredients.

Cook on low for 1 hour or place in crock pot. (The chili is ready and can be served sooner, but the longer it cooks, the better the flavor.)

Serve chili with corn chips, sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes, or serve with spaghetti noodles and cheese.