Winner, Winner, Chili Dinner

This is one of my staple recipes, and I cannot believe I haven't shared this before. I am going to make it for the Superbowl. I'll post the pictures after then. Also, if you have a meat eater in the family, this is a great alternative to traditional chili, and I can guarantee they won't even miss the beef. Lastly, the last time I cooked this, everyone devoured it--seriously, there was not a drop left in the pot (and it filled to the top to begin with)!

Winner, Winner, Chili Dinner Recipe: Serves 4

1 can black beans, rinsed

1 can chili beans

1 can corn, rinsed

2 cans diced tomatoes

1 pack chili seasoning (reduced sodium)

vegetable or tomato juice, enough to cover everything

3/4 to 1 cup crushed tortilla chips

In a large pot or dutch oven, put everything in EXCEPT tortilla chips. Bring it to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer at least 30 mins, but the longer the better. About 10 mintues before serving, add tortilla chips to thicken up the chili. Enjoy!!

Just as a personal note, I like spicy chili and always use the hot chili seasoning packet. Also, I am turning the heat up a notch this time around and using a spicy vegetable juice.