Zesty Chili Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Set up grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking. In a large bowl combine fries and chili seasoning, andtoss until well coated. Place fries on hot, oiled grill and grill for 4 minute. Turn and grill for another 5 minutes or until fries are crispy. While fries are on the grill add the chili to a medium saucepot over medium-low heat and bring to a simmer. Remove fries from the grill and place on a platter. Pour the chili over the fries, sprinkle with cheese and garnish with sliced green onion and a dollop of sour cream. Indoor: Preheat broiler. Place frozen fries on foil lined baking sheet. Toss to coat with oil and chili seasoning. Broil fries for 8 to 12 minutes, turning once or until desired degree of crispness.

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.

Steps:

• In 4- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chiles, bell pepper, onion and garlic; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
• Stir in remaining chili ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with desired toppings.

Steps:

• Cook and stir onions and peppers in dressing in large saucepan on medium-high heat 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add chicken and mushrooms; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until chicken is lightly browned. Stir in flour; cook and stir 1 min.
• Add beans, broth and seasonings; stir. Bring to boil; simmer on low heat 10 to 15 min. or until chicken is done. Remove and discard bay leaf.
• Serve topped with sour cream.

Steps:

• In large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Drain beef and return to the skillet.
• Add the onions, peppers, garlic, chili powder and salt; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add tomatoes, beans, mincemeat and water; simmer uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Steps:

• Cook ground beef in Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned (4 - 5 minutes). Drain off fat. Add onion and garlic; continue cooking until lightly browned (2 - 3 minutes).
• Stir in all remaining ingredients except spaghetti. Continue cooking until mixture comes to a boil (4 - 5 minutes). Reduce heat to low. With cover ajar, cook until flavors are blended and sauce thickens(about 60 minutes).
• Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain. To serve: divide cooked spaghetti among 5 bowls; top each serving with 1 cup chili and your favorite toppings.
• Notes: The first time I made this I stored it in the refrigerator overnight to have more time to blend the flavors. It was great!
• When doubling the recipe, reduce the tomato sauce to 3 (15 oz each) cans and 1 (8 oz) can for a total of 53 oz (instead of 2 x 29 oz = 58 oz).
• In Cincinnati the true enthusiasts have their Chili 1 - 5 ways:.
• 1. Plain.
• 2."Two Way" - Spaghetti and Chili.
• 3."Three Way" - Chili, Spaghetti, and Cheddar Cheese.
• 4."Four Way" - Chili, Spaghetti, Cheddar Cheese, and Onions.
• 5."Five Way" - Chili, Spaghetti, Cheddar Cheese, Onions and Kidney Beans.