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Slow Cooker V8 Chili

by Sarah Olson on June 17, 2019 | Updated August 6, 2020 24 Comments

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Slow Cooker V8 Chili has plenty of vegetables in it because of the V8 juice in the sauce! This recipe makes a big batch of chili, enough to freeze or share.

v8 chili in an oval slow cooker with cornbread on the side.

The recipe was given to my husband from his best friend’s mom Janet. She gave him a handwritten recipe card with this recipe on it. Her recipe is made on the stove-top and mine in the slow cooker.

What is V8 juice?

V8 juice has eight different vegetables in it. I mostly taste tomato, but it also has carrots, beets, celery, parsley, spinach, watercress, and lettuce. I love that the V8 juice adds depth to this chili recipe that canned tomatoes can’t. You can make other recipes with V8 juice such as bloody mary’s, goulash, or even spicy braised pork.

kidney beans, V8 vegetable juice, stew tomatoes, chili seasoning mix, onion and ground beef in front of a slow cooker.

How to make:

You will need these ingredients:

  • Ground beef
  • Stewed tomatoes
  • White onions
  • Garlic powder
  • Chili Seasoning Packets
  • V8 juice Original
  • Kidney beans

Kidney beans, ground beef and chili seasoning in separate piles in a slow cooker.

Directions:

  • In a large skillet on the stove-top, brown the ground beef until cooked through.
  • Add the stewed tomatoes to the slow cooker and cut them into quarters using a butter knife.
  • Add the cooked ground beef and remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir.
  • Add the lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
finished cooking v8 chili in a slow cooker with wooden ladle in it.

Can I use ground turkey?

Yes! Ground turkey is so good in chili. I love how much flavor turkey gives the broth of soups and chili. Brown the ground turkey the same way as the beef in this recipe, you’ll have great results.

close up of v8 chili on a wooden spoon.

Can I make this vegetarian?

Yes! Try one or more of these options to make this V8 chili vegetarian.

  • Use soy crumbles instead of beef
  • Add more beans such as pinto or garbanzo
  • More veggies such as bell pepper, celery, corn and sweet potatoes
2 bowls of chili with crackers and cornbread on the side.

What to serve with this:

This is one of the very few chili recipes that I can eat without toppings but I know it’s fun to have an array of choices. Here is what I set my table up with alongside the crockpot of V8 Chili.

  • Saltine crackers
  • Shredded cheese
  • Diced Sweet Onion
  • Sour Cream
  • Cornbread
bowl of chili with cornbread on the side.

Other great slow cooker chili recipes on the Magical Slow Cooker:

  • Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Chili
  • Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
  • Slow Cooker Texas No Bean Chili
  • Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Chili
  • Slow Cooker Venison Chili
  • Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili

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Slow Cooker V8 Chili

5 from 13 votes
Slow Cooker Beef Chili with V8 Juice as the sauce! So much flavor and this recipe makes a full pot of chili for sharing or freezing some for later.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: V8 chili
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 15
Calories: 231kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. ground beef,
  • 30 oz. stewed tomatoes (2 cans) not drained
  • 1 white onion
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2.50 oz. chili seasoning packets (2 packets)
  • 30 oz. kidney beans (2 cans) drained and rinsed
  • 64 oz. V8 juice original
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
US Customary – Metric

Instructions:

  • In a large skillet on the stove-top add the ground beef. Brown and drain.
  • Add the stewed tomatoes to the slow cooker. I like to cut them in quarters right in the slow cooker with a butter knife. If you are skilled with a paring knife you can cut them up by hand.
  • Add the ground beef to the slow cooker along with the onion, garlic powder, pepper, chili seasoning packets, drained kidney beans and V8 juice.
  • Stir and add the lid. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

How to Video:

Recipe Notes:

Low sodium or spicy V8 juice can be used in this recipe. If you also want to reduce the sodium level in this recipe use Mrs. Dash Chili seasoning.
Nutritional Values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.

Nutrition:

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 784mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1535IU | Vitamin C: 43.6mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 4.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Mike says

      January 18, 2021 at 8:06 pm

      Looks kind of watery. I like a thicker chili. Any suggestions?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 18, 2021 at 8:13 pm

        Add less tomato juice and add a can of tomato paste.

        Reply
    2. Anthony R Leon says

      November 14, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      Here’s another tip for a great chili I add 4 cans of kidney beans plus one cup of coffee and 1 can of dark beer I use Guinness dark tall can beer like 16/20 OZ, yes you still can the 64oz V8 Too. Also, I’m a big onions lover myself I used 3 different onions 1 each white/red/sweet onions.

      Reply
    3. Amber says

      October 5, 2020 at 12:02 pm

      Im currently making this… Its been in the crockpot for about 3 hours or so… I cut the recipe in half but it seems to liquidy any suggestion how to thicken?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 5, 2020 at 1:57 pm

        Tomato paste will thicken it, a can of refried beans or leave the lid off for a bit after it’s done cooking.

        Reply
    4. Saltysoutherner says

      September 12, 2020 at 11:35 am

      If you can get datil pepper sauce try adding some to heat things up but be cautious!

      Reply
    5. Wanda mclendon says

      June 25, 2020 at 8:07 am

      Texas there s no beans in chili

      Reply
    6. Ron says

      October 19, 2019 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      I use the V8 in a lot of my dishes with tomatoes, great taste- thanks for all you do to help us be healthy cooks

      Reply
    7. Jeanne says

      October 16, 2019 at 6:00 pm

      5 stars
      This an incredible recipe. I have made chili exactly this way since I was young, except on a stove. My uncle showed me years ago. Last year I added some diced jalapeños from a jar. Maybe 1/4 cup for this size recipe. It took it over the top and I won the chili cook off!!!! Can’t wait to try this in a slow cooker!

      Reply
    8. Carrie Smith says

      August 21, 2019 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      Made it and I used 1 more pound of ground beef cuz my husband likes it meatier lol I also added 1 more can of beans , used 1/2 teaspoon more of garlic powder, used spicy v8 juice and added a couple of Tablespoons of better than beef bouillon and topped each bowl with fritos, sour cream and cheese. Delicious !

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 21, 2019 at 8:20 pm

        so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    9. Jess says

      July 28, 2019 at 2:20 pm

      Could I use an instant pot and if so what would be the cooking instructions and time? Thank you.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 28, 2019 at 4:16 pm

        I’m unsure if it’s too much liquid for an instant pot, it’s right at 6 quarts.

        Reply
    10. Shirley Craig says

      July 19, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      I want to make the V8 Chili, but want to cut it in half, 1# beef, etc,all ingredients. Should I adjust the 8 hr. cooking time to less

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 19, 2019 at 1:58 pm

        Hi Shirley, you could get away with 6 hours on low.

        Reply
    11. Jimmie Haralson says

      June 19, 2019 at 4:53 pm

      Onion is listed as an ingredient, but there is no mention in the instructions. I presume the onion is chopped and added at one point. I think I would cook the onion with the ground beef.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        June 19, 2019 at 10:21 pm

        It’s in the instructions, add with everything else. I did forget to add it in the video, I added later when I found it on the counter.

        Reply
    12. Becky Whitlock says

      June 19, 2019 at 8:37 am

      I use V8 juice in my chili recipe. I also put picante sauce (salsa) in it to instead of the onion and garlic powder. It really flavors up the recipe!!

      Reply
    13. Denis McIntyre says

      June 18, 2019 at 11:35 pm

      Sorry Sarah I just realized it is .50 ozs

      Reply
    14. Denis McIntyre says

      June 17, 2019 at 11:15 pm

      Hi Sarah, Can I replace the beans for potato, carrots etc Love your recipes here in downunder Aus.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        June 18, 2019 at 12:57 pm

        I don’t see why not! Sounds like a great idea.

        Reply
        • Denis McIntyre says

          June 18, 2019 at 10:59 pm

          5 stars
          Hi, Sarah In the ingredients of this you mention 2x 50 oz chilli seasoning packets. is that correct as it seems like a lot to me. Most of our packets seem to be 35 grams. I will try the vege’s instead of the beans.

          Reply
    15. Kathy Hurst says

      June 17, 2019 at 2:52 pm

      Your ingredients list a taco seasoning packet but the picture shows chili seasoning packet.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        June 17, 2019 at 3:05 pm

        thank you. I fixed it. Had taco on the mind apparently. I had to fix it in 3 places!

        Reply

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