Tex Mex Chili Recipes

HEARTY TEX-MEX CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomatoes, water, juice, coffee and chili seasoning., Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours to allow flavors to blend.

TEX-MEX CHILI

Steps:

• Saute onions and garlic in oil.
• Add ground beef and brown. Drain.
• Add taco seasoning and cumin. Mix well.
• Add remaining ingredients, salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook 20-30 minutes.
• Serve hot with garnishes of your choice.
• NOTE: For FRITO PIE serve over a bed of fritos and topped with grated cheddar.

TEX-MEX CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown beef in oil in batches. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. , Stir in the beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, water, tomato paste, salsa verde and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Garnish each serving with toppings as desired. Freeze option: Before adding toppings, cool chili. Freeze chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Garnish with toppings as desired.

SUNNY'S TEX-MEX CHILI MAC SKILLET

Steps:

• Preheat the oven or a grill to 375 degrees F.
• Add the olive oil, chili powder and cumin to a large cast-iron pan over medium heat. Toast and stir until the spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the beef, salt and a few grinds of black pepper and cook, breaking the beef into bits while browning, until fully cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the marinara sauce and stir to coat. Add the pasta straight from the bag and stir.
• Level the contents of the pan and top with the cheese, then arrange the jalapeno slices around the pan on top. Bake or grill with the lid closed until the cheese melts and is golden on the edges, 10 to 15 minutes. Top with the Greek yogurt and scallions. Serve warm.

TEX-MEX TWO BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In 6-quart saucepan, heat oil; saute onion, green pepper and garlic 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
• Add stew meat and sausage, stirring to crumble sausage; cook 5-6 minutes.
• Blend in tomato puree, broth, water, tomato paste, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, salt, sugar, oregano and cayenne pepper, if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Mix in beans. Cover and simmer and additional 30 minutes.

TEX-MEX CORN CHIP CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook for 7 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Add the beans, with their liquid, and the tomatoes; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the cilantro, then top with the cheese, cover and let stand until the cheese melts, 5 to 10 minutes. Place a handful of corn chips in each of 4 bowls. Top with the chili and serve.

TEX-MEX CHILI (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Brown beef and garlic until brown, drain well.
• Stir in chili powder and cumin, cook 2 minutes more.
• In crock pot, combine beans, celery, onion, peppers.
• Add undrained tomatoes, vegetable or tomato juice, tomato paste, and salt.
• Stir in meat mixture.
• Cover and cook on low 10-12 hours or high 4-5 hours.

TEX MEX CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Crumble turkey into saucepan; sprinkle with chili powder, cumin and salt. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add tomatoes, beans, bell pepper and salsa. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped tomatoes or cilantro.