Best 7 Southwestern Three Meat Chili Recipes

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Calling all chili enthusiasts! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the vibrant Southwest. Our "Southwestern Three-Meat Chili" is a symphony of flavors that brings together the bold and zesty essence of the region. This hearty and satisfying dish is not just any ordinary chili; it's a fiesta in a bowl, featuring a trio of succulent meats – tender beef, savory pork, and spicy ground turkey – slow-cooked in a rich and aromatic blend of spices, fresh vegetables, and fire-roasted tomatoes. But that's not all! We've also included two additional chili recipes to satisfy every palate – a vegetarian-friendly "Three-Bean Chili" bursting with colorful beans, crisp vegetables, and a touch of heat, and a classic "Slow-Cooker Chili" that's perfect for those cozy nights when comfort food is calling.

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

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.

3 MEAT, 3 BEAN, 3 CHILI CHILI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 to 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 pounds chuck roast, cut into small cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds ground beef
1 pound fresh chorizo
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, minced
Two 12-ounce bottles pale lager beer
One 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup tomato paste
2 guajillo chiles
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
2 bay leaves
Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Two 15-ounce cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup masa harina
Diced tomatoes
Cubed avocado
Grated Cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Lime wedges
Fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Add the oil to the pot and sear the chuck roast until browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the pot. Add the ground beef and chorizo and cook until browned, 7 to 8 minutes; drain off excess fat if necessary. Add the garlic, onion and jalapeno and cook for 2 minutes, then return the chuck roast back to the pot with the beer, tomatoes and tomato paste.
  • Using scissors, snip the guajillo chiles into small strips. Add to the pot and bring to a boil. Mix in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, bay leaves and 2 tablespoons salt. Reduce to a simmer and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove the bay leaves. Add the beans to the pot. Combine the masa and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl, then stir the mixture into the pot. Continue to simmer until the chili thickens slightly, an additional 15 minutes.
  • Serve with fixins: diced tomatoes, cubed avocado, grated Cheddar, sour cream, lime wedges and cilantro leaves.

SOUTHWESTERN THREE-MEAT CHILI



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When Mom came to live with me several years ago, I told her it was now my turn to cook. One goal was to enhance recipes of the great Southwest, so I experimented and test-tried several recipes. This is one of the successful attempts, and served with a fresh green salad, it has delighted many guests. -Bob Wyatt Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 pounds ground beef
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 large onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
7-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, cook the beef, pork and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the onions, celery, green pepper and garlic; cook for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 1-1/2 hours. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 649mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

JEN'S HEARTY THREE MEAT CHILI



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You have never had chili like this before! I am always being asked to make it for football games or just anytime friends and family get together! It is a compilation of many recipes I have tried over the years. Betcha' you've never had chili like this before!

Provided by jen

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage
1 pound ground beef
½ onion, chopped
1 ½ pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle dark beer
2 cups water
¼ cup chili powder, or to taste
¼ teaspoon red pepper
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt and black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Cook and stir sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain; place sausage in a pot large enough to hold all ingredients. In same skillet, cook and stir onion with ground beef over medium heat until beef is browned and onions are tender; drain and add to the large pot.
  • In same skillet, cook and stir stew beef over medium heat until browned. Without draining, pour stew beef into the large pot.
  • Pour tomatoes, beer, and water into the pot with meats. Stir in chili powder, red pepper, white pepper, sugar, and cinnamon. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Simmer until stew beef is very tender, at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding more water as needed. If you prefer a thicker chili, thicken as needed with tomato paste. If using kidney beans, add them 10 minutes before serving, just in time to heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 140.8 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 44.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 804.5 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

THREE-MEAT CHILI



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A combination of pork tenderloin, ground turkey and ground beef make this chili unique. Instead of pinto beans, you can use kidney beans, white beans or black beans; I use whatever is in my pantry and never seem to use the same kind twice in a row. It makes a big batch, but don't worry if you have leftovers-the chili is even better the next day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 pound ground beef
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (28 ounces) baked beans
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 to 3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook the pork, onion and green pepper in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook turkey and beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Drain pork mixture; add turkey and beef., Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until flavors are blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

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 SOUTHWEST CHILI



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What started out as a mild, basic chili has evolved over the years into a chili with a punch! -Shawn Barto, Winter Garden, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h

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

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 dried ancho or guajillo chiles or a mixture (about 3 ounces)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 pounds beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2-2/3 cups water, divided
1 bottle (46 ounces) V8 juice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
Sliced seeded jalapeno peppers, optional

Steps:

  • In an enameled cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat, toast chiles 2-3 minutes (do not burn). Remove from heat; transfer to a small bowl. Add hot water to cover. Soak 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in the same pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add onion and remaining oil to pot; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat., Drain and split chiles, discarding stems and seeds. Pulse, covered, with salt, pepper, cumin and 2/3 cup water in a blender until pureed, adding water if needed (mixture should be a slightly runny paste)., Return beef to pot, and pot to stovetop. Add V8 juice, broth, chili mixture and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened and meat is tender, 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours. If desired, top with jalapeno pepper slices.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Using a variety of meats, such as ground beef, pork, and sausage, adds depth of flavor to the chili.
  • Using a combination of chili powders, including ancho, guajillo, and chipotle, creates a complex and flavorful chili.
  • Adding a variety of vegetables, such as onions, bell peppers, and corn, adds sweetness and texture to the chili.
  • Using a combination of beans, such as black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans, adds protein and fiber to the chili.
  • Using a variety of spices, such as cumin, oregano, and garlic powder, adds depth of flavor to the chili.
  • Using a combination of liquids, such as beef broth, tomato sauce, and beer, adds complexity and flavor to the chili.
  • Simmering the chili for at least 1 hour allows the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Garnishing the chili with sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro adds flavor and color.

Conclusion:

Southwestern three-meat chili is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables, and it can be customized to your own liking. Whether you like it mild or spicy, vegetarian or meat-based, this chili is sure to please everyone at your table.

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