Bush’s® Chili Beans Chili
This easy chili recipe blends classic ingredients with spices that pack a punch.
Have it ready in under an hour for a simple weeknight dinner or no-fuss entertaining. And, you can stick to one pan for easy cleanup!
BUSH’S® Chili Beans are made just for chili. Already simmered in a special blend of chili peppers, spices, garlic, and onion, they're the secret ingredient for an extra-flavorful dish.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 cans (16 oz) BUSH'S® Chili Beans
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 pieces celery (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 cups water
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp chili powder (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or hot pepper sauce
Directions
- Heat oil in skillet. Cook beef until lightly browned. Push to one side of pan.
- Add onion, garlic, and celery. Cook until soft.
- Drain excess fat. Mix in remaining ingredients. Mix well, simmer 30 to 45 minutes.

Our Founder & Inspiration
For more than 100 years, our family has used only the best ingredients, so your family can enjoy the best flavor.
We’ve always stayed true to A.J.’s values and are so proud of our recipes, we put our name on every can.