fiesta chili-lime con carne

Name: Fiesta Chili-Lime Con Carne
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 small red belll pepper, finely diced; 1 small yellow bell pepper, finely diced; 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped; 2 1/2 pound(s) lean ground beef; 4 tablespoon(s) taco seasoning mix; 3 tablespoon(s) chili powder; 1 clove(s) garlic, finely minced; 2 can(s) tomato sauce (15 oz each); 3 ounce(s) tomato paste; 1 can(s) zesty chili-style diced tomatoes, chopped (14.5 oz); 1 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika; 2 tablespoon(s) dried cilantro flakes; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 can(s) mild chili beans, drained (15 oz each); 2 teaspoon(s) chili lime hot sauce; 3 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoon(s) cornmeal; 1 cup(s) water; ## GARNISH; 3 tablespoon(s) fresh cilantro; 1 cup(s) shredded Mexican cheese; 0 - sour cream; 0 - tortilla chips for dipping; 0 - salsa; lime juice

(3 RATINGS)

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Jeanette Nelson

Sophia, WV

Updated on Oct 25, 2024

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!

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

With a bit of a bite, this super flavorful bean chili is a perfect all-around game-day treat. As far as chili goes it's on the mild side. So, if you are sensitive to spice this is a good chili recipe for you. This has a robust flavor from the seasonings and fresh bell peppers. While it takes a little time to prepare, this isn't a hard-to-make dish. We topped our bowls with a little cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 2 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 small red belll pepper, finely diced
1 small yellow bell pepper, finely diced
1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
2 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
4 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 clove garlic, finely minced
2 cans tomato sauce (15 oz each)
3 ounces tomato paste
1 can zesty chili-style diced tomatoes, chopped (14.5 oz)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons dried cilantro flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 cans mild chili beans, drained (15 oz each)
2 teaspoons chili lime hot sauce
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornmeal
1 cup water
GARNISH
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
0 - sour cream
0 - tortilla chips for dipping
0 - salsa
lime juice

How To Make fiesta chili-lime con carne

Test Kitchen Tips

We used a can of Rotel because the zesty tomatoes were not available. If you can't find the chili lime hot sauce, substitute your favorite hot sauce and add the juice of 1 large lime.

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and sweet onion until softened.

Step 2

Add the ground beef, 2 Tbsp taco seasoning, 1 Tbsp chili powder, and garlic; cook until browned.
Step 3

Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and zesty chili-style diced tomatoes. Season with remaining taco sauce. Add two 15 oz cans of water.
Step 4

Add the remaining chili powder, paprika, and cilantro flakes. Stir in salt and pepper.
Step 5

Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 6

Stir in chili beans and hot sauce. Simmer for another 20 minutes.
Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, and water until smooth. Stir into chili. Cook for a further 10 minutes or until chili has thickened up.
Step 8

Garnish with fresh cilantro, Mexican cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, salsa, etc. The possibilities are endless!
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