GRILLED COWBOY CALICO CHILI !

Grilled Cowboy Calico Chili ! image

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories Chili

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 23

CHILI INGREDIENTS
2 medium (or large) steaks (grilled and chilled, cut up small )
3 c water (or tomato juice)
3 large onions (chopped)
6 - 8 large tomatoes (cut up)
2 large (or 1 huge) zucchini (chopped)
1 large red bell pepper (chopped)
1 large green bell pepper (chopped)
4 clove garlic (minced)
1 bunch cilantro, fresh (chopped)
1 can(s) (15-16 ounces) whole kernel corn
2 Tbsp basil, dried
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt (optional)
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp garlic powder (do not use garlic salt!)
1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
2 can(s) (large) favorite cheap spaghetti sauce
2 can(s) black beans
2 can(s) kidney beans
3 can(s) chili beans (already seasoned)
OPTIONAL INGREDIENT
1 large can tomato paste (for a thicker chili)

Steps:

1. Cut up the chilled steak into very small pieces. Place in large kettle with the water (or tomato juice). Bring to a boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes while chopping veggies up.
2. Chop up the onion, tomato, peppers and zucchini. Add to the kettle with the steak (you can add more water or juice if desired). Bring to a full boil. Reduce heat and simmer until all the veggies are cooked (about 15 minutes).
3. Chopped Zucchini can be chopped large or small.
4. Add the pasta sauce.
5. Add canned beans and corn.
6. Add the spices. Simmer for 10 minutes
7. Serve! *** If you like a thinner chili, add more liquid. If you want a thicker chili add a large can of tomato paste.