GREEN TOMATO BEEF CHILI
I have a lot of leftover green tomatoes from my monstruous tomato plants, so I decided to put them to use. They really absorb any flavor you add to them and make this recipe bold and robust. The chili peppers (thai hot) and cayenne, as well as the cilantro are all from my garden, but please feel free to work with what you have. Try roasting your peppers a little bit on a pan or in the oven to give it some smokiness. Season your meat beforehand and go a little heavy on your pepper and other spices. You can substitute beef for chicken or turkey, but make sure you season very well. For a vegetarian alternative, mix refried beans into the tomato puree as it's heating up to make it thick and add your veggies of choice 30 mins before serving.
Provided by Sirenaenelmar
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Season the steak (pretty heavily) and chop into cubes. Season ground beef also. Set aside.
- In a skillet on medium-high, throw peppers on there to heat up and roast for 10 minutes or until they have dark spots.
- In the meantime, chop up green tomatoes (about 5 large ones) and, if using ripe tomatoes, chop those up also. Once the peppers have started showing dark spots, remove from skillet and throw into food processor, along with the tomatoes and onions.You can add the paprika then to the tomato puree or wait until everything's combined.
- Add the cubed steak to the skillet and sear until it is just pink in the center.
- Throw into crockpot (or wherever you will make the chili).
- Cook seasoned ground beef.
- Add tomato/onion/pepper puree to crockpot (or pot on stove) and mix with steak.
- Finally, add the cooked ground beef.
- Once the contents are hot and have been boiling for 15 minutes, add the beans. If they are not canned, add between 1/2 and 1 cup of water to the pot. This will depend on if you want the chili to be ready quickly or if you want to let it simmer in the crockpot for a few hours. I think that the more you let it simmer, the better it tastes.
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Zurisadai Martinez
[email protected]I've made this chili several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.
Saibaj Ansari
[email protected]This chili is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the green tomatoes and they don't even realize they're eating them.
Ayyaansa Jemal
[email protected]I love the spice level of this chili. It's got a nice kick, but it's not too hot.
Rensley MrLive
[email protected]This chili is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then freeze it in individual portions.
Mark Wolfe
[email protected]I made this chili in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. The beef was so tender and the flavors had really melded together.
Asif Guwance
[email protected]This chili is a great way to use up leftover beef. I also like to add some chopped bell peppers and corn to it.
Kimberly Kelley
[email protected]I've tried many chili recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. The green tomatoes add a unique flavor that I just can't get enough of.
Nfor Shanella
[email protected]This chili is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use up my extra green tomatoes in it.
Golden Passion Tv
[email protected]I made this chili for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the green tomatoes were a nice surprise.
Cindy Gomez
[email protected]This chili is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The beef and tomatoes are hearty and filling, and the spices give it a nice kick.
Amy Liner
[email protected]I love the unique flavor that the green tomatoes add to this chili. It's a great way to use up extra tomatoes from the garden.
Tracey Danes
[email protected]This chili was easy to make and had a great flavor. I would definitely make it again.
Proson Jit
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chili turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
md. ratonali
[email protected]This was my first time making chili with green tomatoes and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The flavor was complex and delicious.
XxOriginal SinxX
[email protected]I've made this chili a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The green tomatoes add a nice tanginess that really sets it apart from other chili recipes.
Alex ssekanjako
[email protected]This green tomato beef chili was a hit with my family! The flavors were so well-balanced and the beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.