How to Make Wisconsin Chili

Wisconsin Chili is also known as Chili Soup or Chili Mac. Wisconsin chili does not melt a spoon, and is made with macaroni noodles. But it is a great meal, and can really stretch a dollar since it can easily make a large pot that is great for large families or multiple leftovers.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 Pounds Hamburger
• 1 lb Elbow Marconi
• 1 Large Can Vegetable Juice like V8
• 1 large onion
• 1 green pepper
• 1 cup of diced celery
• 2 cans Diced Tomato’s
• 1-2 cans Kidney Beans
• 1 small can tomato paste
• Chili Powder
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Cheyenne Pepper

1. In a large skillet brown hamburger meat. Drain off access fat and oils.

2. Fill a large kettle with water and a dash of salt bring to boil. Add 1 lb elbow macaroni cook till tender.
   When pasta is tender drain water and rinse noodles in cold water. To prevent them from further cooking.

3. Light or dark kidney beans drained and rinsed. Kidney beans are optional. But I recommend them.

4. Clean and dice one large onion, dice celery, green pepper. Any of these vegetables are optional in case of allergy or simply do not have.

5. Place cooked hamburger in the kettle add vegetable juice, diced vegetables, drained kidney beans, 2 cans of diced tomato’s more if you like a lot. Mix in Chili powder, Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder to taste. You can even add a dash of Cheyenne pepper or red pepper to spice it up. But be careful when adding spice to Wisconsin chili, the noodles will hold a lot of that heat., so I would not recommend adding a lot to the chili. But instead save the hot spice for the individual bowl. Bring mixture to boil.

6. Once mixture is boiling add one small can of tomato paste to thicken the broth. Add elbow macaroni and serve.

Tips & Warnings

• Add a sprinkle of Cheddar or Colby cheese to make this Wisconsin chili go pop. Also try topping with a dollop of sour cream.
• Don’t worry if you have made to much chili, just use a freezer container and store some of the leftovers in the freezer for a quick reheat meal at a later time.

[sonni57]

on 10/1/2009 It is chili season thanks for the great recipe I'll pass it on.