Name: Bloody Mary Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
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; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 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

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If you’re a Bloody Mary fan, then you’re going to LOVE this chili! With all the bold flavors of that popular drink, this recipe makes a hearty bowl of goodness that’s loaded with beef, beans, and warm spicy flavors.

Whether you are making Vegetable Beef Soup, Bourbon Meatballs, or Bloody Mary Chili, I’ve included instructions for making these recipes on the stove top or in the Crock Pot.

Jalapeños, cheese, and sour cream topping Bloody Mary Chili.

There’s something so comforting about a bowl of chili! It’s great served up on cold winter evenings when you just want to warm up and feel cozy. It’s also great to serve when you’re having a party or feeding a crowd.

Almost every chili recipe that I know of is easy to make, has inexpensive ingredients, and also freezes well, which makes it great for meal planning.

Two bowls of Bloody Mary Chili with toppings.

What Makes Bloody Mary Chili So Good?

It’s got an outrageously good secret ingredient – Bloody Mary Mix!
Is ready to serve in less than an hour.
Can be made on the stovetop or the crockpot.
Is full of your favorite chili flavors of cumin, garlic, and chili powder.

Ground beef, beans, Bloody Mary mix and other ingredients for Bloody Mary Chili.

What You Need To Make This Recipe:

Ground Beef
Butter
Onion
Tomato Paste
Garlic
Chili Powder
Celery Salt
Salt and Pepper
Cumin
Bloody Mary Mix – I use Zing Zang
Sugar
Worcestershire Sauce
Crushed Tomatoes
Red Kidney Beans and Navy Beans

This recipe is really simple to make so don’t be intimidated by the ingredients list. All that’s needed is a little measuring, chopping, and stirring. After that, you can choose how you’d like to make this recipe.

Just like my Vegetable Beef Soup recipe, I’ve included directions and cooking times for the stovetop or the slow cooker.

What Toppings Are Best For This Chili?

One of the most fun things about serving a big bowl of hot yummy chili is all the toppings that you can add. Here are a few of my favs:

grated cheddar or Monterrey jack cheese
diced fresh or pickled jalapeño peppers
chopped onion
sour cream or yogurt
crushed tortilla chips
a few dashes of hot sauce
ladled over rice

Can Blood Mary Chili Be Frozen?

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. When you want to serve it, let it thaw in the refrigerator and heat it on the stovetop.

Bowl of Bloody Mary Chili with cheese, peppers and croutons.

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