Fiesta Chili Recipes

FIESTA CHILI BEEF AND RICE

Steps:

• Add oil to a medium saucepan. Stir in rice, and cook over medium heat until rice begins to have a golden color, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup onion and 1/2 cup green pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in water and half of the chili sauce. Bring to boil. Mix in corn, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, saute beef with remaining 1/2 cup onion and 1/2 cup green pepper until meat loses pink color and vegetables are tender.
• Add remaining chili sauce, tomato sauce, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes.
• Turn rice onto a platter, and fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese, and top with beef mixture. Serve immediately.

EASY FIESTA CHILI (MADE WITH RICE-A-RONI)

Steps:

• Brown beef in a large dutch oven, adding special seasoning packet.
• Add chopped onion and green pepper and green chilies. Saute until veggies are tender.
• Drain.
• Add remaining ingredients to beef mixture, excluding rice and bring to boil.
• Add rice to pot. Cover and lower heat, simmering until rice is tender.
• Serve in bowls topped with sliced green onion, cheese, salsa and sour cream.

FIESTA CHILI

Steps:

• 1. Brown the beef, pork and chorizo in a nonstick skillet. Drain off the fat.
• 2. Heat oil in a heavy pot over low heat; cook onions, garlic, and bell peppers for 15 minutes or until tender. Stir in the next 9 ingredients; cook 2 to 3 minutes to mellow the flavors.
• 3. Add jalapeños, tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, and the browned meats. Heat through. Add beer, then simmer 15 minutes, stirring once or twice. Season with salt. Serve with grated cheese, if desired.