Best Four Star Chili Recipes

FOUR-STAR CHILI

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This spicy chili features traditional ingredients like ground beef, green peppers and tomatoes, but carrots and white beans, make it deliciously different. Serve it over rice for a hearty meal. - Frank Fenti, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h

Yield 18 servings (4-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 large green peppers, diced
1 medium onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
2-1/2 teaspoons pepper blend
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Hot cooked rice
Sour cream
Shredded Colby cheese

Steps:

In a stockpot, cook the beef, green peppers and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the tomatoes, beans, broth, carrot, celery, jalapenos and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until thick and bubbly. , Serve with rice, sour cream and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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My family isn't into spicy foods, so this chili is a nice mild version we enjoy on cold days with some cornbread muffins. I often use Elk burger in place of hamburger. Yummy!

Provided by Tammi Preston

Categories Chili

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
1 onion, finely chopped, cooked with beef
1 pkg mild chili seasoning
2 large cans tomato sauce
2 large cans diced tomatoes
1 can(s) black beans, rinsed & drained
1 can(s) pinto beans
1 can(s) red kidney beans, rinsed & drained
2 can(s) chili beans

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients. Simmer for about 15 minutes, till liquids are reduced.

FOUR-STAR CHILI

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Meat, salsa and beans team up for a hearty game-day chili and a smart way to keep the home crowd happy. Serve over rice to keep hungry fans cheering.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 2h

Yield Makes 8 servings, 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb. each boneless beef stew meat and pork for stew, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 large each green and red bell pepper, chopped
1 jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth
1 Tbsp. chili powder
2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, rinsed
4 cups hot cooked long-grain brown rice

Steps:

Brown meat with onions in dressing in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium-high heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Add peppers; cook 2 to 3 min. or until crisp-tender.
Add salsa, broth and chili powder; stir. Bring to boil. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 1 hour or until meat is tender.
Stir in beans; cook, uncovered, 30 min. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 960 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g