Best Lisas Homemade Chili Recipes

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

Ingredients

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.

LISA'S HOMEMADE CHILI

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I had this recipe for years. I love to make any kind of soup. It is so delicious and spicy and tasty. My family loves it.

Provided by Lisa Johnson

Categories Chili

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 lb ground chuck, cooked
1 big can of whole tomatoes
1 small can of tomato paste
2 cans of dark kidney beans
1 pkg chili seasoning mix
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 Tbsp sugar
water
1 small onion, peeled
sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

1. Brown meat and drain off fat. Put the brown meat in a large pot. Cut the tomatoes and put in the brown meat. Add kidney beans, chili seasoning mix, chili powder, tomato paste and sugar and mix well. Add six cups of water and stir well. Bring to a boil and reduce to medium-low heat and put a whole onion in chili mixture and let it cook for 2 hours until onion is tender and fall apart. If the chili is too thick and you can add more water in a each measuring cup how much you like your chili thick or thin? Put chili in a serving small bowl and put cheese on top of the chili.