Best Chili Inspired By The Force Recipes

Simple, Perfect Chili image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds ground beef
2 cloves garlic, chopped
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup masa harina
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Shredded Cheddar, for serving
Chopped onions, for serving
Tortilla chips, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

Place the ground beef in a large pot and throw in the garlic. Cook over medium heat until browned. Drain off the excess fat, and then pour in the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne. Stir together well, cover, and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If the mixture becomes overly dry, add 1/2 cup water at a time as needed.
After an hour, place the masa harina in a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup water and stir together with a fork. Dump the masa mixture into the chili. Stir together well, and then taste and adjust the seasonings. Add more masa paste and/or water to get the chili to your preferred consistency, or to add more corn flavor. Add the beans and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with shredded Cheddar, chopped onions, tortilla chips and lime wedges.

Chili Inspired by the Force! image

Provided by Nicole Dominiqueacu

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb sirloin, cut into cubes
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 onion, diced
1/4 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 chili pepper, diced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package chili seasoning mix (I used Ortega)
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes with juice, crushed
salt and pepper
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Steps:

Cook and drain the meat (ground meat and sirloin all in one pan).
Add the package of chili seasoning and half of the tomatoes. Mix well and let simmer.
In a separate sauce pan, heat the oil, then add the onion, bell pepper and the chili pepper. Cook until tender (about 5-6 minutes).
Add the chili powder and cayenne pepper and stir. Then add the remaining tomato and stir again.
Add the meat mixture and the black beans. Stir, heat through and keep on low heat until ready to serve.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with white rice or chips (our favorite chips are the "Food Should Taste Good " Multigrain chips!) and top with shredded cheddar and/or sour cream if you like!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.7, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 127.7, Sodium 608, Carbohydrate 44.3, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 9.3, Protein 42.8