Best Texas Fajita Chili Recipes

AARON MCCARGO, JR.'S STEAK FAJITA CHILI

Aaron McCargo, Jr.'s Steak Fajita Chili image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 minutes

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups canola oil
2 pounds boneless beef short ribs
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
10 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 small onion, finely diced
1 red or green bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons hot chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Guacamole, sour cream, taco-blend cheese and fried tortilla strips, for garnish

Steps:

Heat 1/4 cup canola oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper and sear until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the meat to another large pot (set the first pot aside) and add the broth. Cover and cook until tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 cup oil in the reserved pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano, flour, 1 tablespoon pepper, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until the flour is smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside until the meat is done.
Transfer the short ribs to a cutting board; cover the broth and set aside. Let the meat cool slightly, then cut into chunks. Place the pot with the vegetables over medium-high heat. Slowly add the warm broth and whisk until smooth. Stir in the chopped short ribs and the beans, bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 15 minutes. Ladle into bowls and garnish with guacamole, sour cream, cheese and fried tortilla strips, for a little extra crunch.

SPICY FAJITA CHILI

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You'll want to serve this with rolls or cornbread to soak up every delicious drop. Like more heat? Just use spicier versions of V8 juice and chili beans.-Cathy Bell, Joplin, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground pork
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (11-1/2 ounces each) V8 juice
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the pork, onion and peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Drain., Stir in the V8 juice, beans, tomatoes, chili powder, seasoned salt and seasoned pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with cheese., Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 20g protein.