Chili Cheeseburgers

Ingredients (19)

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• BURGERS:
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 slices American cheese
• 8 hamburger buns, split
• 1 cup french-fried onions
• Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream