Fiesta Chili-Lime Con Carne

Recipe Rating:	3 Ratings5
Categories:	Beef, Chili
Collections:	Fiesta Time!
Keywords:	beans, red, lime, pepper, cilantro, tomatoes, ground, Paprika, yellow, bell
Serves:	8
Prep Time:	30 Min
Cook Time:	2 Hr

Ingredients

4 Tbsp	olive oil
1 sm	red belll pepper, finely diced
1 sm	yellow bell pepper, finely diced
1 sm	sweet onion, finely chopped
2 1/2 lb	lean ground beef
4 Tbsp	taco seasoning from 1.25 oz package
3 Tbsp	chili powder
1	clove of garlic, finely minced
32 oz	tomato sauce
3 oz	tomato paste
1 can(s)	zesty chili style diced tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp	smoked paprika
2 Tbsp	dried cilantro flakes
1/2 tsp	black pepper
1 tsp	salt
2 can(s)	(15 ounce each) mild chili beans, drained
2 tsp	chile’n lime hot sauce
3 Tbsp	flour
3 Tbsp	corn meal
1 c	water
0	garnish:
3 Tbsp	fresh cilantro
1 c	shredded mexican cheese
0	sour cream, if desired
0	tortilla chips for dipping
0	salsa, if desired

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Jeanette Nelson

Lightly Salted

Sophia, WV (pop. 1,344)

nelsonjs2

Member Since Oct 2010

Jeanette's Notes:

This hearty fiesta chili has just the right level of spice. One bite and you will see why it's the best chili for any sporty snack showdown!

Comments from the Test Kitchen:

With a bit of a bite, this super flavorful chili is a perfect all-around gameday treat. We substituted Frank's hot sauce and the juice of one large lime in place of the chile’n lime hot sauce. It turned out great, but we would recommend using the sauce called for in the recipe if your grocery carries it.

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and sweet onion, until softened. Add the ground beef , two tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 tablespoon chili powder, garlic, and cook until browned.

Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and zesty chili style diced tomatoes. Season with remaining taco sauce, remaining chili powder, paprika, cilantro flakes. Stir in salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in chili beans, and chile lime hot pepper sauce. Continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, corn meal, and water until smooth. Stir into chili, and cook for a further 10 minutes, or until chili has thickened up. Garnish with fresh cilantro, Mexican cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, salsa, etc. The possibilities are endless! Serves:8, prep time: 30 minutes, cooking time: 2 hours

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Kitchen Crew JustaPinch

I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!

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deb baldwin messinthekitchen

Jan 18, 2012

Jeanette, Congratulations on your blue ribbon!

Jeanette Nelson nelsonjs2

Jan 20, 2012

Thanks Deb!

Sher Bird Litehouse9

Jan 24, 2012

Congrats on the blue ribbon..... chili sounds wonderful. Love the ingredients like Smoked Paprika, Chili-Lime Hot sauce, and Dried Cilantro flakes... I will have to try this.. Maybe for Super Bowl weekend!

Linda Dalton Stripey

Jan 25, 2012

Hi Jeannette, congratulations on your blue ribbon. This recipe looks fabulous. One question, is there a brand name for chile'n lime hot sauce? I don't think I'm familiar with it, and where would I find it in the supermarket? I'd like to try your recipe.

Jeanette Nelson nelsonjs2

Jan 26, 2012

Thank you!! You can find this hot sauce at Walmart or other grocery stores. Some stores may not carry it and you might have to order online or substitute with hot sauce mixed with lime juice. The brand that i like best is Franks REd HOt Chile n Lime Hot sauce.