Best 6 Chunky Southwest Chili Recipes

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**Savor the Bold Flavors of Chunky Southwest Chili: A Culinary Journey to the American Southwest**

Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary adventure with our collection of chunky Southwest chili recipes. Inspired by the vibrant cuisine of the American Southwest, these dishes tantalize the taste buds with a delightful symphony of bold spices, succulent meats, and a medley of fresh ingredients. Whether you prefer a traditional beef-based chili or a vegetarian twist, our recipes cater to diverse preferences and dietary choices. Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Southwest and experience the warmth and comfort of a hearty bowl of chili.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FLAVORFUL SOUTHWESTERN CHILI



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"This filling, hearty recipe comes from my grandmother," writes Jenny Greear from Huntington, West Virginia. "It's full of flavor, freezes beautifully and makes a complete, last-minute meal. I top it grated cheddar cheese and chopped black olives and serve tortilla chips on the side." JENNY'S TIP: "If I'm feeding a crowd, I increase the pinto beans to four cans to make the meat go farther."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 cup salsa
3/4 cup water
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. , Freeze option: Transfer cooled chili to freezer containers. Freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator. Place in a saucepan; heat through.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHUNKY CHILI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 pounds chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
Two 14-ounce cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chile powder
1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 to 4 dashes hot sauce
One 330-milliliter bottle beer
One 14-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
One 14-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
One 14-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 to 2 chipotle peppers, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the salt and pepper to the flour in a bowl and mix. Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper, then toss in the flour. When the butter has melted and the oil is hot, add the meat to the pot and brown on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add the garlic and stir. Dump in the tomato sauce, chili powders, cumin and hot sauce and stir to combine. Add the beer, beans and 1 cup hot water. Allow to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the sour cream, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
  • Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • Serve the chili topped with the chipotle cream. Garnish with the diced red onion and cilantro.

SOUTHWESTERN CHILI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 large onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced (3 large cloves) garlic
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup chili powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons tomato paste (recommend getting tube)
3 pounds boneless beef chuck, ground coarse
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, including liquid
1 to 1 1/2 cups beef broth
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 (19-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Rice, as an accompaniment
Toppings: Tortilla chips; sour cream; grated cheddar; chopped red onions; chopped jalapenos; diced avocado; minced cilantro; etc.

Steps:

  • In a casserole cook the onions, peppers and garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more. Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, 1 cup of the broth, the vinegar and chocolate and bring the mixture to a boil, crushing the tomatoes with the back of a spoon. Simmer the chili, covered, for 1 hour, adding additional broth, if necessary. Add the kidney beans and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes more. Ladle into bowls and serve with rice and desired toppings.

CHUNKY SOUTHWESTERN CHILI



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I love chili, and fall is here, even though it's still hot (lol), so I looked around for some recipes, but I couldn't quite find the spices that I wanted in it. So I meshed some together and got this. It is so good, put some tortilla chips on the bottom of the bowl, some chili and top with some cheddar cheese and some sour cream. It's a def. a comfort food. And, as with most comfort foods, it always tastes better the next day. :) Add or subtract the cayenne for your own tastes.

Provided by NicoletteL

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon oil
1 lb ground beef
2 carrots (chopped rustic)
2 celery ribs (chopped rustic)
1 green pepper (chopped rustic)
1 (15 ounce) can corn (drained)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (drained, rinsed)
1 (15 ounce) can whole tomatoes (not drained)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste (roasted garlic flavor)
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons spices (above)
salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Make spice mixture, set aside.
  • Chop carrots, celery, and green peppers.
  • Add oil, vegetables, and ground beef to a deep soup pan.
  • Cook until meat is no longer pink (stir every once and awhile).
  • Add corn, beans, tomatoes, paste, sauce, spice mixture, and salt (if desired).
  • Stir and turn to low.
  • Simmer for about 45 minutes.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.5, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 875.6, Carbohydrate 42.6, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 12.9, Protein 19.7

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN CHILI



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Chicken thighs are a nice change-of-pace in this easy chili. I also add a smoked ham hock and fresh cilantro to add flavor and keep the dish interesting. -Phyllils Beatty, Chandler, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 smoked ham hock
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the ham hock, beans, broth, chilies, onion and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until ham is tender. , Remove ham bone. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bone; discard bone. Cut meat into bite-size pieces and return to slow cooker. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 735mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

HEALTHY CHILLI



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Use chunks of stewing beef in this healthy chilli con carne for a robust and filling dish. Serve with rice and coriander

Provided by Katy Greenwood

Categories     Main course

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra if needed
400g diced stewing beef
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
1-2 tbsp chipotle paste (or gluten-free alternative), depending on how spicy you like it
400g can kidney bean in chilli sauce
400g can chopped tomato
1 lime, zested and cut into wedges
¼ small pack coriander, leaves only
cooked rice, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the beef pieces for a few mins on each side until browned all over. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add the onion to the pan, with extra oil if needed, and cook until softened. Stir in the garlic, cumin and chipotle paste, and cook for 1 min. Sieve the kidney beans, reserving the sauce. Add this sauce, along with the chopped tomatoes and a can full of water, to the pan. Stir well, then return the meat to the pan. Bring to a simmer, then cook, covered, for 2 hrs or until the beef is tender (or bake in the oven for 3 hrs at 160C/140C fan/gas 3).
  • Add the reserved kidney beans and lime zest, season and warm through. Serve with a scattering of coriander leaves, the lime wedges to squeeze over, and rice, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your chili the best flavor. If you can, buy organic produce to avoid pesticides and herbicides.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: Chili is a dish that should be full of flavor, so don't be afraid to use a variety of spices. Common spices used in chili include chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika.
  • Cook the chili slowly: The longer you cook the chili, the more time the flavors will have to develop. Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes, or even longer if you have time.
  • Add a variety of beans: Beans are a great way to add protein and fiber to your chili. Common beans used in chili include black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans.
  • Top the chili with your favorite toppings: There are many different toppings that you can add to your chili to make it even more delicious. Common toppings include cheese, sour cream, onions, and avocado.

Conclusion:

Chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great meal to prepare for a party or potluck, and it's also a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a chili recipe that everyone will love.

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