Best East Coast Chili Recipes

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THE BEST CHILI



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There are a thousand ways to make chili, but this is the quintessential, totally classic version. We used ground beef, kidney beans and the perfect blend of spices. You can slather it on hot dogs and burgers or serve it as a dip, but it can surely stand on its own. Chances are, you have everything you need right in your pantry. Top it with your favorite garnishes and serve with plenty of tortilla chips.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 pound ground beef chuck, preferably coarse grind (see Cook's Note)
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
Two 15.5-ounce cans kidney beans, undrained
Sour cream, shredded Cheddar and sliced scallions, for serving
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until just browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring frequently, until coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the cooked ground beef and any accumulated liquid, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the chili, partially covered, until the beef is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the beans and their liquid and simmer uncovered until the beans are softened and the chili is thickened, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top with sour cream, Cheddar and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips.

QUICK AND EASY CHILI



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This quick and easy chili recipe can be made in a flash and easily doubled or tripled to satisfy any famished family. You don't have to wait until the weekend to throw it together. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 cup frozen corn
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the next 6 ingredients; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 947mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

THE BEST EVER CHILI



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My dad and my father-in-law are the gurus in our chili-loving clan. But after my honeymoon to New Mexico, inspired by the fresh and fragrant chile peppers at the Santa Fe farmers market, I felt it was time to introduce them to my spicy, meaty version with a touch of masa harina. -Sarah Farmer, Taste of Home Culinary Director

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 dried ancho or guajillo chiles
1 to 2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pound ground beef
1-1/2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning
2 pounds beef tri-tip roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups beef stock
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each ) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, drained
3 tablespoons masa harina
Optional: American cheese slices, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion and corn chips

Steps:

  • Combine chiles and enough boiling water to cover; let stand until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup of the soaking liquid. Discard stems and seeds. Process chiles, tomato paste, garlic and reserved liquid until smooth. , In a small skillet, toast chili powder, paprika and cumin over medium heat until aromatic, 3-4 minutes; remove and set aside. In a Dutch oven, cook and stir ground beef and steak seasoning over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes; remove and drain. , Sprinkle steak cubes with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In same Dutch oven, brown beef in batches in 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; remove and set aside. Saute onion and poblano pepper in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in toasted spices, oregano and pepper flakes. Add the cooked meats along with stock, beer, tomatoes, beans, remaining salt and pepper, and chile paste mixture. Cook over medium heat 20 minutes; reduce heat to low. Stir in masa and simmer 30-45 minutes longer. Serve with desired toppings. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 1554mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

EAST COAST CHILI



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This chili is typical of those found in homes and restaurants in the eastern US. It's often served over cooked elbow macaroni. Adapted from "Vegan Planet" cookbook by Robin Robertson.

Provided by JessXU00

Categories     Beans

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
2 cups water
2 cups veggie crumbles (vegetarian burger)
30 ounces kidney beans (canned)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, oregano, cayenne, tomatoes, tomato paste and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover, simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in burger crumbles, beans, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 30 minutes to blend flavors. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.7, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 1473.3, Carbohydrate 50.1, Fiber 14.7, Sugar 13.3, Protein 27

GULF COAST ALLIGATOR CHILI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 18h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 pounds diced alligator tail meat
1/2 gallon buttermilk
1 2/3 pounds ground pork (preferably shoulder/butt)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups small diced white onions
1 cup small diced celery
1 cup small diced bell pepper
1 cup minced garlic
1/2 cup whole canned chipotles in adobo, drained
1/4 cup small diced jalapenos
1/4 cup roasted small diced serrano peppers
2 cups canned diced tomatoes
1/2 to 1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
2 cups tomato sauce
4 pounds canned ranch beans, rinsed and drained, optional
One 12-ounce can light beer, preferably pilsner or lager
1 to 2 tablespoons cayenne
1 tablespoon dark chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons mesh black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Diced green onions, finely grated sharp Cheddar, sour cream and hot sauce, such as Calabama, for serving

Steps:

  • Soak alligator in buttermilk in a container, refrigerated, overnight.
  • Transfer alligator to a colander and rinse all the buttermilk off the meat. Let it completely drain or pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Saute the alligator and ground pork together with the vegetable oil in a large stockpot on medium heat until the meats start to brown and release liquid, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the cooked meat to a bowl to separate it from the liquid fat. Keeping the fat on medium heat, add the onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic, followed by the chipotles, jalapenos and serranos. Sweat this mixture down until onions turn clear.
  • Add diced tomatoes. At this point, you will have a bit of liquid from all the fats and vegetables. Stir in 1/2 cup flour (or more, if desired) to thicken up the liquid and absorb the fats. Stir in the chicken stock, followed by the tomato sauce. Add the drained ranch beans, although this step is optional, depending on whether you want beans in
  • your chili (hint: we always do). Cook, stirring regularly, until the pot hits a low boil. Add the alligator and pork mixture, along with half the beer. Stir in the cayenne, chili powder, cumin, turmeric, paprika, black pepper and salt. Reduce the heat to very low, then cover pot and simmer, stirring every 10 minutes or so to keep the chili from sticking to the bottom, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Though you could actually serve this dish now, as it will taste great, we truly feel that refrigerating and reheating it again adds to "the leftover effect" which allows the flavors to really marinate and come out to a noticeable degree. Remove pot from heat and set to the side until chili hits room temperature. Refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, just reheat slowly (up to a low boil), stirring in the remaining beer to loosen up the dish. Garnish with green onions, Cheddar, sour cream and hot sauce. We always garnish the chili with our signature Dixie Fried Blue Crab and Corn Hush Puppies.

EASY HOMEMADE CHILI



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Easy homemade chili. Goes great with cornbread or over corn chips for a chili pie! I like to use spicy pinto beans.

Provided by Tobi Hargis

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 ½ cups water
1 pinch chili powder
1 pinch garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the beef and onion and saute until meat is browned and onion is tender. Add the stewed tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, beans and water.
  • Season with the chili powder, garlic powder, salt and ground black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 17.9 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 525.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

EASIEST EVER CHILI



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This hearty beef chili with green peppers, kidney beans, and chili powder is ready to serve in half an hour.

Provided by Bird's Eye

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Birds Eye®

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (8 ounce) bag Birds Eye® Recipe Ready Chopped Green Peppers & Onions
1 (15.5 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef with Recipe Ready Chopped Green Peppers, Onions in medium saucepot.
  • Add remaining ingredients and simmer uncovered, 20 minutes.* Serve, if desired with shredded Cheddar cheese and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 661.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

VEGAN EAST COAST CHILI



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I modified this recipie from the 'Vegan Planet' cookbook. I was looking for a decent chili that was reletively light so that I could have seconds :-D Anyway. I don't feel that this is particularly spicy but I'm very tolerant so you may wish to adjust the spices either up or down. Also instead of the tofu burger crumbles you may wish to try toasted TVP. Keep in mind the crumbles won't taste like meat but they do have their own charm.

Provided by Umberle

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil flavored cooking spray
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can tomato puree
1 1/2 cups water
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups burger flavored tofu crumbles (I used boca brand)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium sized pot. Add the onion and cook covered until onions are soft (about 5 minutes).
  • Add the chili powder, cayenne, oregano, all the tomato products, and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for about 15 minutes.
  • Add the kidney beans and burger crumbles and simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Serve on its own or over cooked macaroni.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.5, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 307.2, Carbohydrate 50.6, Fiber 15.7, Sugar 10.7, Protein 22.4

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