Mexican Chili
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5
Mexican Chili
Description
This Mexican Chili recipe brings together kidney, black, refried, and chili-style beans alongside corn and diced tomatoes, creating a thick, bean-rich base. Lean ground beef browned with onions adds savory depth. The seasoning combines a taco mix and ranch dry mix for a spiced, slightly tangy flavor harmony.
The chili simmers to meld flavors, yielding a thick and chunky texture suitable for serving in crisp tostada bowls. This combination offers substantial protein and fiber with a balanced tomato and mild chili heat.
Serving the chili in tostada bowls adds a crunchy contrast. Suggested toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheeses, avocado, salsa, and sliced olives can customize individual servings, making this dish adaptable to different preferences and occasions.
Practical notes include a crockpot cooking option for convenience and a vegetarian adaptation omitting meat and using vegetable broth. Leftover chili can be stored and reheated, and the toppings enhance each reheated portion.
Ingredients
- 15 oz Kidney Beans
- 15 oz black beans
- 15 oz refried beans
- 15 oz chili beans Mexican style
- 15 oz corn
- 15 oz diced tomatoes
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 can chilies chopped (4 oz)
- 1 c. water
- 1 pkg taco seasoning mix
- 1 pkg ranch dry mix Hidden Valley brand
- 1 lb. ground beef lean
- ½ c. onion finely chopped
- 6 tostada bowl
Instructions
- Brown meat and onion in a large cooking pot over medium high heat.
- Add all remaining ingredients (do not drain any of the cans before adding) and bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Simmer on low heat for 20-30 min stirring occasionally.
- Serve in tostada bowls.
Notes
- You can prepare this chili in a slow cooker by browning the meat and onion first, then combining all ingredients and cooking on high for 2-3 hours.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and substitute vegetable broth or water for beef broth.
- Suggested toppings include sour cream, cheddar or pepper jack cheese, avocado, crushed tortilla chips, tomatoes, chopped onions, salsa, guacamole, and sliced olives.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1774mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 1598mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 23g | 92% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1048IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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