Crazy Cantina Chili Recipes

THE BEST CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until just browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
• Add the jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring frequently, until coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the cooked ground beef and any accumulated liquid, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the chili, partially covered, until the beef is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Stir in the beans and their liquid and simmer uncovered until the beans are softened and the chili is thickened, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
• Top with sour cream, Cheddar and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips.

CHILI INSPIRED BY THE FORCE!

Steps:

• Cook and drain the meat (ground meat and sirloin all in one pan).
• Add the package of chili seasoning and half of the tomatoes. Mix well and let simmer.
• In a separate sauce pan, heat the oil, then add the onion, bell pepper and the chili pepper. Cook until tender (about 5-6 minutes).
• Add the chili powder and cayenne pepper and stir. Then add the remaining tomato and stir again.
• Add the meat mixture and the black beans. Stir, heat through and keep on low heat until ready to serve.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with white rice or chips (our favorite chips are the "Food Should Taste Good " Multigrain chips!) and top with shredded cheddar and/or sour cream if you like!

AMERICAN CANTINA CHILI

Steps:

• Brown beef in oil with onions and garlic; drain.
• Stir in beer, tomatoes, jalapeno slices, tomato sauce, bouillon cubes, salt, sugar, pepper, and cumin.
• Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 35-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Mix in chili powder and beans, and cook over medium heat, until beans are heated.
• Serve hot with tortilla chips or crackers and hot sauce on the side, if desired.

JAMAICA ME CRAZY CHILI

Steps:

• Brown ground beef over medium high heat in a large, deep frying pan.
• Drain off fat and set aside.
• Coat a large dutch oven with cooking spray and place over medium high heat.
• When pan is hot add the olive oil and cook the onion and garlic until the onion is tender, then add the peppers and cook until tender.
• Season with the cumin, paprika, chili powder, sugar, salt and cloves.
• Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, and the drained cans of beans.
• Add water to cover all.
• Bring to a boil and then stir in the meat and tomato paste.
• Bring to a boil and then simmer 30 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar.
• May serve with chopped fresh cilantro as decorative topping.

CRAZY CANTINA CHILI

Steps:

• Open the cans of beans. Drain off the liquid from the cans into the sink. Set the beans aside.
• Put the onion on a cutting board. Carefully slice off the root end and the stem end. Use your fingers to strip off the dry skin. Then cut the onion in half from the top to the bottom. Hold an onion half cut side down and thinly slice it crosswise. Now hold the slices together and cut across them in the opposite direction. Be sure to keep your fingers clear of the knife blade. Set aside.
• Put the oil in a large saucepan. Set the pan on the stove and switch on the heat to medium-high. When the oil is hot, add the chopped onion and stir with the wooden spoon until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add the chili powder and cayenne pepper and stir for 30 seconds.
• Add the beans, the crushed tomatoes, and the tomato juice. Stir well. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve the chili with the cheese and sour cream on the side.