Zesty Chili Recipes

ZESTY CHILI

Steps:

• In large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Drain beef and return to the skillet.
• Add the onions, peppers, garlic, chili powder and salt; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add tomatoes, beans, mincemeat and water; simmer uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

SPICY SLOW-COOKED CHILI

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
• Combine ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 10 hours, or High for 4 hours.
• Garnish each serving with Cheddar cheese.

SPICY CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. If desired, serve with additional jalapeno and sour cream.

ZESTY TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Saute onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes. Add chilies and seasonings; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in beans, broth and turkey; simmer 15 minutes.

ZESTY STEAK CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, saute steak and garlic in oil until browned. Add onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cups water and next nine ingredients; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 hours or until tender. Combine flour, cornmeal and remaining water; stir until smooth. Bring chili to a boil. Add flour mixture; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. If desired, garnish with reduced-fat cheese, reduced-fat sour cream, onions and olives.

ZESTY CHILI

Steps:

• In a large, heavy pot, fry the bacon; stirring frequently, until browned and slightly crispy. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the fat.
• Add the ground beef and pork, stirring occassionally until almost done.
• Add onion and garlic, stirring occassionally, until onons are slightly tranluscent.
• Add the water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer.
• Add cayenne, black pepper, bay leaf, chili powder, cumin, oregano and fresh tomatoes. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer for another 30 minutes.
• NOTE: When grocer is out of ground beef and/or pork, I purchase the pre-chopped meats used for stir-fry dishes and just chop them a bit more and use that.

KIMMY'S ZESTY CHILI

Steps:

• 1. Cook sausage, beef, garlic and onions in a large pot over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink. Add celery and green pepper. Cook and stir for 3 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften.
• 2. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, and black pepper. Cook for 1 more minute. Add undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce and beef broth. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3. Add beans and simmer, covered for 1 hour. Remove from heat. Stir in fresh cilantro, lime juice and honey. Serve chili topped with grated cheddar cheese, if desired.

ZESTY COLORADO CHILI

Steps:

• Cut sausage into 1/2-in. pieces. Trim pork and cut into 1/2-in. pieces. , In a 5-qt. kettle or Dutch oven, cook sausage, pork and beef over medium heat, until sausage and beef are no longer pink and the pork juices run clear; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set meat aside. , Saute onions, green pepper and garlic in reserved drippings until tender. Add the next 12 ingredients. Return meat to the pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add the beans and heat through.