grilled cowboy calico chili !

Name: Grilled Cowboy Calico Chili !
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ## CHILI INGREDIENTS; 2 medium (or large) steaks (grilled and chilled, cut up small ); 3 cup(s) water (or tomato juice); 3 large onions (chopped); 6 - 8 large tomatoes (cut up); 2 large (or 1 huge) zucchini (chopped); 1 large red bell pepper (chopped); 1 large green bell pepper (chopped); 4 clove(s) garlic (minced); 1 bunch(es) cilantro, fresh (chopped); 1 can(s) (15-16 ounces) whole kernel corn; 2 tablespoon(s) basil, dried; 1 tablespoon(s) ground cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) salt (optional); 1 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder (do not use garlic salt!); 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cayenne pepper; 2 can(s) (large) favorite cheap spaghetti sauce; 2 can(s) black beans; 2 can(s) kidney beans; 3 can(s) chili beans (already seasoned); ## OPTIONAL INGREDIENT; 1 large can tomato paste (for a thicker chili)

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Colleen Sowa

La Crosse, WI

Updated on Sep 12, 2012

This is a family favorite! We have made this on the grill and on the stove in the kitchen... it is always a hit! We tend to grill extra steaks, and have the left over ones to chop up and make this recipe. The children love all of the textures and colors from the ingredients. Tonight they all 4 asked for seconds! Play with your food! xo

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Grill

yield 15 - 20

Ingredients

CHILI INGREDIENTS
2 medium (or large) steaks (grilled and chilled, cut up small )
3 cups water (or tomato juice)
3 large onions (chopped)
6 - 8 large tomatoes (cut up)
2 large (or 1 huge) zucchini (chopped)
1 large red bell pepper (chopped)
1 large green bell pepper (chopped)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 bunch cilantro, fresh (chopped)
1 can (15-16 ounces) whole kernel corn
2 tablespoons basil, dried
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder (do not use garlic salt!)
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 cans (large) favorite cheap spaghetti sauce
2 cans black beans
2 cans kidney beans
3 cans chili beans (already seasoned)
OPTIONAL INGREDIENT
1 large can tomato paste (for a thicker chili)

How To Make grilled cowboy calico chili !

Step 1

Cut up the chilled steak into very small pieces. Place in large kettle with the water (or tomato juice). Bring to a boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes while chopping veggies up.

Step 2

Chop up the onion, tomato, peppers and zucchini. Add to the kettle with the steak (you can add more water or juice if desired). Bring to a full boil. Reduce heat and simmer until all the veggies are cooked (about 15 minutes).
Step 3

Chopped Zucchini can be chopped large or small.
Step 4

Add the pasta sauce.
Step 5

Add canned beans and corn.
Step 6

Add the spices. Simmer for 10 minutes
Step 7

Serve! *** If you like a thinner chili, add more liquid. If you want a thicker chili add a large can of tomato paste.
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