If you’re a Bloody Mary fan, you’ll LOVE this chili! With all the bold flavors of that popular drink, this Bloody Mary Chili recipe makes a hearty bowl of goodness loaded with beef, beans, and warm, spicy flavors.
Whether you are making Cheesy Chili Mac, Bourbon Meatballs, or Bloody Mary Chili, I’ve included instructions for making these chili recipes on the stovetop or in the Crock Pot.
I’ve always had a soft spot for a warm, comforting bowl of chili. Whether it’s my White Chicken Chili or a bowl of my Southern Soul award-winning chili, this is especially true on those chilly winter nights when I just want to curl up and get cozy. But this Bloody Mary Chili? Y’all, this recipe is a game-changer! Combining the rich, hearty flavors of classic chili with the zesty kick of one of my favorite cocktails, it’s an absolute must-make.
Why You’ll Love This Bloody Mary Chili Recipe
- Quick: This hearty chili is ready in under an hour, in one pot.
- Use a Crock Pot Or The Stovetop: To keep it super simple, I’ve included instructions for making it on the stove or in the crockpot.
- Feeds A Crowd: This recipe is great for family gatherings, potlucks, and so good for game day.
How To Make Hearty Bloody Mary Chili
Ingredients
- This recipe’s base is ground beef, onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, red kidney beans, and navy beans.
- You’ll need butter (yes, butter), tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Bloody Mary Mix, chili powder, celery salt, salt, pepper, and some sugar to flavor the sauce.
Chili Toppings
One of the most fun things about serving a big bowl of hot, yummy chili is all the toppings you can add. Here are a few of my favs:
- ladled over rice
- grated cheddar or Monterrey jack cheese
- diced fresh or pickled jalapeño peppers
- chopped onion, chives, or green onions
- pickled corn or pickled red onions
- sour cream or yogurt
- crushed tortilla chips
- a few dashes of hot sauce
Step By Step Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, cook onion until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until done. Drain off grease. Add tomato paste, garlic, chili powder, celery salt, salt, pepper and cumin. Cook for 1 minute. Add Bloody Mary Mix and stir all ingredients together.
- Add sugar, Worcestershire sauce, tomatoes, and beans. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Place the lid, slightly offset on the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite toppings like sour cream, hot sauce, jalapenos, chopped onion, or scallion.
Step By Step Crock Pot Instructions
- Cook the ground beef and onion in a skillet, then add them to the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Cover the cooker with the lid.
- Cook on low for 6 – 8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
You bet! Make the chili according to the instructions and let it cool. Place it in freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator and heat it on the stovetop when serving it.
Any leftover chili can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop.
What To Serve With Bloody Mary Chili
What chili is complete with cornbread muffins? To make it a full dinner, pair it with green bean salad and Southern caviar. It’s also delicious served on top of crock pot baked potatoes.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion – chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste concentrate – I use the tube version
- 3 cloves garlic – chopped
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 3 cups Bloody Mary Mix
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 15.5 oz can red kidney beans – drained and rinsed
- 1 15.5 oz can navy or cannellini beans – drained and rinsed
Instructions
- In a dutch oven, cook onion until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until done. Drain off grease. Add tomato paste, garlic, chili powder, celery salt, salt, pepper and cumin. Cook for 1 minute. Add Bloody Mary Mix and stir all ingredients together.
- Add in sugar, Worcestershire sauce, tomatoes and beans. Bring chili up to a boil then reduce to simmer. Place lid, slightly offset on pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite toppings like sour cream, hot sauce, jalapenos, chopped onion or scallion.
- *SLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS*
- Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet then place in bottom of slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients and stir. Place lid on cooker.
- Cook on LOW FOR 6 – 8 HOURS or Cook on HIGH FOR 3 – 4 HOURS
Notes
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- ladled over rice
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- grated cheddar or Monterrey jack cheese
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- diced fresh or pickled jalapeño peppers
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- chopped onion, chives, or green onions
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- sour cream or yogurt
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- crushed tortilla chips
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- a few dashes of hot sauce
- Any leftover chili can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Make the chili according to the instructions and let it cool. Place it in freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator and heat it on the stovetop when serving it.
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Hi Donna! I haven’t made this recipe yet but to say that I’m bursting at the seams to make it, would be an understatement!!! I just have a couple questions, if you don’t mind. Do you use regular white sugar or brown? If brown, should I use dark or light? And last question, which Bloody Mary Mix do you prefer? Thanks so much in advance!
Regular white sugar works great! I hope you enjoy the chili! ~Donya
yes and its soooo good should of made a bigger batch,i didnt have ground beef so i used Hot sausage other than that i followed the recipe ty
I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks!
~Donya