HEARTY TACO CHILI

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Ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning give extra special flavor to my hearty chili. Folks will come back for seconds. -Julie Neuhalfen, Glenwood, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 6h30m

Yield 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds ground beef
1 can (15 ounces) black beans
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans
1 can (14 ounces) hominy
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 small onion, chopped
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
Optional toppings: corn chips, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a 5-qt. slow cooker., Rinse and drain beans and hominy. Add to beef, along with canned tomatoes and green chilies, tomato sauce, onion, the dressing and seasoning mixes and pepper. Puree green chilies and remaining diced tomatoes in a covered blender until smooth; stir into beef mixture., Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 6-8 hours. Serve with toppings as desired., Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Oduc Alphonse
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Yameen 090
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I've tried many different chili recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect balance of spices and flavors.


Kai Kennard
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This chili is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love that I can use ground turkey instead of beef, which makes it a little healthier.


Benjamin Dede
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I made this chili for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Arabi Arafat
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This chili is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are just amazing.


B H Belal Hosaine RAJ
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I've made this chili several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Bhutta photography
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This chili is perfect for a crowd. It's a great way to feed a lot of people without spending a lot of money.


Arlene Williams
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I love that this chili can be made in a slow cooker. It's so easy to just throw everything in and let it cook all day.


Tosja
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Andy Coleman
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I've tried many different chili recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect balance of spices and flavors.


inga sichinava
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This chili is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love that I can use ground turkey instead of beef, which makes it a little healthier.


Daniel Tamaona
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I made this chili for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Azahir ali P
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This chili is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are just amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mona Ray
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I've made this chili several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can customize it to my own taste by adding different toppings.


Rifoy Khan
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This chili was amazing! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the chili was just the right amount of spicy. I will definitely be making this again.