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What if I don't have tomato juice for chili?

Mix one part tomato sauce and one part water until well blended. For example, 1/2 cup tomato sauce and 1/2 cup water to make 1 cup tomato juice. This alternative will give you a very close approximation of what you will get with canned tomato juice.

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You can quickly make a substitute in a recipe that calls for tomato juice if you have other canned tomato products on hand. You might also need a tomato juice substitute if you or someone you are cooking for has a sensitivity to tomatoes or ingredients commonly found in commercially-produced tomato juice. For example, store-bought tomato juice is often high in sodium and may contain onion powder or garlic powder. Buying it by the can or bottle may be more expensive than alternatives. Make your own simple substitute to save your wallet and your health.

Ingredients and Preparation

The easiest substitutes are made from either tomato sauce, tomato paste, or canned tomatoes. You will only need to add water. You can make your own tomato juice from fresh tomatoes, but it will require cooking the tomatoes and adding salt and spices as desired.

Use these directions to prepare tomato juice substitutions from tomato products.

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Tomato Sauce Substitute for Tomato Juice

Mix one part tomato sauce and one part water until well blended. For example, 1/2 cup tomato sauce and 1/2 cup water to make 1 cup tomato juice. This alternative will give you a very close approximation of what you will get with canned tomato juice. Check the label on the tomato sauce to see what might be included in addition to tomatoes. Often tomato sauces include onion and garlic even though they aren't labeled as spiced. If you don't use the whole can of tomato sauce and you won't be using the rest in a couple of days, you can freeze it to keep for future use.

Tomato Paste Substitute for Tomato Juice

Mix one part tomato paste and four parts water until well blended. For example, 1/4 cup tomato paste and 1 cup water. Much commercial tomato juice in the United States is actually made from reconstituted tomato paste, so you may not notice any difference. As with tomato sauce, check the ingredient list against any sensitivities.

Whole or Diced Canned Tomatoes Substitute for Tomato Juice

Blend the whole or diced tomatoes with their juice in a food processor or blender until smooth. You may want to strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp, as desired.

Alternative Substitutions for Tomato Juice

These alternatives won't be as perfect as using tomato sauce, paste, or canned tomatoes as they will include other flavor elements. But they may work in a pinch or with some modifications to your recipes.

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Who puts chili over rice?

Chili rice: Origin: Hawaii, U.K., Australia. Chili with beans served over rice.

A glossary of chili varieties and origins…

Chili cheese fries: Origin: Detroit. Shoestring-style fries covered with chili sauce, topped with shredded cheddar cheese. Chili con carne. Origin: Texas. Generally contains chili pepper and beef. Arguments ensue over variations with tomatoes and beans. May include garlic, onions and cumin.

Chili mac: Origin: unresolved. Chili served over macaroni or other pasta.

Chili poutine: Origin: Southern California. A thick, brown-gravy-based meat chili over fries, topped with American cheese.

Chili rice: Origin: Hawaii, U.K., Australia. Chili with beans served over rice.

“Chili size”: Origin: California. A burger topped with chili (usually without beans).

Chile verde. Origin: New Mexico. Generally contains slow-cooked green chiles and pork. May include chicken broth, garlic, tomatillos, and poblano, jalapeño, Serrano and habanero peppers. Cincinnati chili: Origin: Cincinnati. A sweeter take, generally containing ground beef, stock, tomato paste, cinnamon, Mediterranean spices and sometimes chocolate. Tends to have a thinner, soup-like consistency. Coney Island hot dogs: Origin: Detroit or Fort Wayne, Indiana via Macedonia. A hot dog served with Coney sauce—a savory ground-beef chili, tied to Macedonian immigrants. Five-ways: Origin: Cincinnati. Chili served over spaghetti, with beans, raw onions and cheese. Frito pie: Origin: Southwestern U.S. A variety served over corn chips. May be topped with grated cheese, onions, jalapeños and sour cream. Kansas City chili: Origin: Kansas City, Missouri. A loose meat sauce with ground chiles. White chili. Origin: unresolved. Generally contains white beans and turkey or chicken. a&s

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