Best Flavorful Southwestern Chili Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CHILI

Southwestern Chili image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 large onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced (3 large cloves) garlic
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup chili powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons tomato paste (recommend getting tube)
3 pounds boneless beef chuck, ground coarse
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, including liquid
1 to 1 1/2 cups beef broth
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 (19-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Rice, as an accompaniment
Toppings: Tortilla chips; sour cream; grated cheddar; chopped red onions; chopped jalapenos; diced avocado; minced cilantro; etc.

Steps:

In a casserole cook the onions, peppers and garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more. Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, 1 cup of the broth, the vinegar and chocolate and bring the mixture to a boil, crushing the tomatoes with the back of a spoon. Simmer the chili, covered, for 1 hour, adding additional broth, if necessary. Add the kidney beans and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes more. Ladle into bowls and serve with rice and desired toppings.

SOUTHWESTERN THREE-MEAT CHILI

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When Mom came to live with me several years ago, I told her it was now my turn to cook. One goal was to enhance recipes of the great Southwest, so I experimented and test-tried several recipes. This is one of the successful attempts, and served with a fresh green salad, it has delighted many guests. -Bob Wyatt Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

3 pounds ground beef
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 large onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
7-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves

Steps:

In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, cook the beef, pork and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the onions, celery, green pepper and garlic; cook for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 1-1/2 hours. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 649mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.