Best Zesty Colorado Chili Recipes

ZESTY STEAK CHILI

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This full-flavored, medium-hot, Texas-style chili tastes even better the second day. -Michelle Smith, Running Springs, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h40m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

4 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup canola oil
3 cups chopped onion
2-3/4 cups water, divided
2 cups sliced celery
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, reduced-fat sour cream, sliced green onions and sliced ripe olives, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, saute steak and garlic in oil until browned. Add onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cups water and next nine ingredients; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 hours or until tender. Combine flour, cornmeal and remaining water; stir until smooth. Bring chili to a boil. Add flour mixture; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. If desired, garnish with reduced-fat cheese, reduced-fat sour cream, onions and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COLORADO BUFFALO CHILI

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This spicy chili recipe uses ground buffalo. To step up the heat, use different peppers and experiment with the seasonings. This gets even better if you let it sit overnight. The chili is so good you'll need to find another way to use up your cheese and crackers.

Provided by Cornpop

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes

Time 8h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 pound ground buffalo
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup
1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, drained
½ medium onion, chopped
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 Anaheim chile pepper, chopped
1 poblano chile pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Brown the buffalo in a skillet over medium heat; season with 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste. Drain excess grease.
Combine the buffalo, tomatoes with green chiles, tomato soup, kidney beans, chili beans, onion, garlic, Anaheim chile pepper, poblano chile pepper, chili powder, red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low overnight or 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 725.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

SPICY SLOW-COOKED CHILI

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This spicy and satisfying chili is made in the slow cooker. Start it before you head off to work, and return to a homemade meal ready to eat! I like to put two scoops of sour cream in with my bowl.

Provided by dandi

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
Combine ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 10 hours, or High for 4 hours.
Garnish each serving with Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 62.3 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1023.7 mg, Sugar 4.4 g