Chili Recipes

This page contains a great selection of quick easy chili recipes which will complement any meal.

Melanie from the UK sent us one of her family's favorite recipes for chili.

Mel's Spicy Chili Con Carne - added February 25, 2005

This is a great recipe for chili. The use of cinamon gives it a really smooth taste - give it a try!

Ingredients:

• 2 medium onions
• 1 clove of garlic
• olive oil
• 2 level teaspoons chilli powder
• 2 fresh red chilli, finely chopped
• 2 heaped teaspoon ground cumin
• sea salt and freshly milled pepper
• 1 packet of lean mince
• 5 sun dried tomatoes that have been soaked
• 1 tin of tomatoes
• 6-8 pieces of cinnamon bark
• 1 tin of kidney beans

Blitz the onions and garlic in a Magimix food processor until finely chopped, then fry in a little olive oil until soft. Add the chilli powder, fresh chilli, cumin and a little seasoning. Then add the minced meat and continue to cook, stirring until brown. Finely chopped the sun dried and add to the beef with the tin of tomatoes, cinnamon and a cup of water.

Bring to the boil, cover with greaseproof paper and place the lid on top, turn the heat down to a simmer. Cook for 1 hour then add the kidney beans.

This is great served with hot bread or rice.

Chili Colorado

Ingredients and Instructions:

• 1 lb.-1.5 lb. london broil, cubed
• 28 oz. can red enchilada sauce
• 14.5 oz. can beef broth
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder

Hint: The longer it simmers, the more tender the meat will be. Thicken with mixture of water and cornstarch. Serve over steamed rice topped with cheese and warm flour tortillas.

Chili Con Carne

• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• l large onion (chopped)
• 1 can (10 ounce) tomato soup
• 1 can (15 ounce) red kidney beans
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can mushrooms

Add the cooking oil to a skillet and heat. Add the ground beef and onion and cook until brown. In a sauce pan add the tomato soup, kidney beans, water and heat. Then add the ground beef and onions along with the chili powder, salt, pepper, and mushrooms. Simmer for 15 more minutes and serve.
This chili recipe will serve 6.

Con Carne Chili recipes

• 1 large onion (diced)
• 1 green pepper (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons margarine
• 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 1/2 cups canned tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pinch of paprika
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tins kidney beans

Cook onion and green pepper in melted butter until lightly browned. Add ground beef and stir till beef is browned. Add tomatoes and other ingredients except beans and simmer whil covered for one hour. Uncover and cook 20 minutes longer. Add beans and heat thoroughly.
This chili recipe serves 4.

Chili Recipes

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• seasoning
• 1 can (14 ounce) crushed tomatoes
• 4-5 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 cans (14 ounce) stewed tomatoes
• 1 can (14 ounce) red kidney beans
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar

In a large skillet add the ground beef, onion, and garlic, cook until meat is browned. Add seasoning, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, stewed tomatoes, kidney beans, and vinegar. Mix well and simmer for 1 to 2 hours.
This chili recipe will serve 6 to 8. Uneaten portions may be frozen.

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