FIESTA CHILI-LIME CON CARNE

Fiesta Chili-Lime Con Carne image

Provided by Jeanette Nelson

Categories Chili

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 26

4 Tbsp olive oil
1 small red belll pepper, finely diced
1 small yellow bell pepper, finely diced
1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
2 1/2 lb lean ground beef
4 Tbsp taco seasoning from 1.25 oz package
3 Tbsp chili powder
1 clove of garlic, finely minced
32 oz tomato sauce
3 oz tomato paste
1 can(s) zesty chili style diced tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 Tbsp dried cilantro flakes
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
2 can(s) (15 ounce each) mild chili beans, drained
2 tsp chile'n lime hot sauce
3 Tbsp flour
3 Tbsp corn meal
1 c water
0 garnish:
3 Tbsp fresh cilantro
1 c shredded mexican cheese
0 sour cream, if desired
0 tortilla chips for dipping
0 salsa, if desired

Steps:

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and sweet onion, until softened. Add the ground beef , two tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 tablespoon chili powder, garlic, and cook until browned.
2. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and zesty chili style diced tomatoes. Season with remaining taco sauce, remaining chili powder, paprika, cilantro flakes. Stir in salt and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in chili beans, and chile lime hot pepper sauce. Continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, corn meal, and water until smooth. Stir into chili, and cook for a further 10 minutes, or until chili has thickened up. Garnish with fresh cilantro, Mexican cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, salsa, etc. The possibilities are endless! Serves:8, prep time: 30 minutes, cooking time: 2 hours