Fiesta chili, a colorful and flavor-packed dish, is a perfect meal for gatherings and celebrations. Bursting with a blend of traditional chili ingredients like ground beef, beans, and tomatoes, it adds a unique twist with a fiesta of Mexican-inspired flavors. This hearty chili is not only delicious but also versatile, allowing for customization to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy kick, vegetarian or meat-based, fiesta chili has something for everyone. So get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes that will make your fiesta chili the star of the party.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FIESTA CHILI BEEF AND RICE
This zesty dish creates its own fiesta with every spoonful. Serve with corn tortillas and salsa.
Provided by CHRISTYJ
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 80.9 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 1186.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
CHIPOTLE FIESTA CHILI
A fiesta of flavors with a hint of smokiness from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in this chili with rice.
Provided by bd.weld
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Knorr®
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook ground turkey and onion in a medium saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until turkey is no longer pink and cooked through. Stir in garlic, chili powder, chipotle peppers with adobo sauce; stir until turkey is coated and fragrant. Drain excess fat from pan. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
- Using the same saucepan, prepare Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Spanish Rice according to package instructions. When the rice is cooked, add the ground turkey mixture, tomatoes, and green chiles; stir until heated through. Serve, if desired, with chopped cilantro, onion and/or shredded cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 300.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
FIESTA STEAK CHILI
This is a basic recipe for non-traditional chili using steak. My wife is allergic to chili powder, so I don't use any in this recipe, but you are welcome to add some if you like. This is a very tame, full-flavor, colorful chili recipe that even the kids will like. There are plenty of other variations that you can use with this basic recipe, please change at will. Things we have tried include adding three or four fresh jalapenos, or adding Tabasco® habanaro sauce, or cilantro, or fresh tomatoes, or using red, yellow, orange, and green peppers, or hamburger instead of a steak or roast. Serve with tortilla chips, cheese and sour cream.
Provided by Steve Talbot
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir steak and ground black pepper in hot oil until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir onions into beef; saute until onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir green bell peppers, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper into beef mixture one pepper at a time. Cook and stir until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, corn, and tomato sauce into beef-pepper mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend and meat is tender, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 12.3 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 887.5 mg, Sugar 7 g
FIESTA CHILI
I have made this dish for a group of 40. Made sure I did not tell them it was turkey until they asked for the recipe. Everyone could not believe it was turkey. Everyone wants me to make it again. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese alongside Spanish rice and tortilla chips.
Provided by cardblanc
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Turkey Chili Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Mix turkey, bacon, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper in a baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is completely browned and the bacon is crisp, about 15 minutes.
- Stir kidney beans, black beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a large pot; bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Stir turkey mixture into the beans mixture. Cook chili at a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 15.7 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1412.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
FIESTA CHILI MAC
Make and share this Fiesta Chili Mac recipe from Food.com.
Provided by alyseepoo
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- COOK meat and garlic in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until meat is evenly browned; drain.
- ADD remaining ingredients; mix well.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Cover; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
CHICKEN FIESTA CHILI MAC
This is super good. I used Adobo Seasoning from Penzeys to season the chicken and some leftover chili in my freezer. I also used Ronzoni Smart Taste mini penne in place of the elbows. Recipe comes from "Velveeta -- Crowd Pleasing Recipes".
Provided by Chef Petunia
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- PREHEAT oven to 350°F Cook macaroni as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook chicken in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray 5 to 7 minute or until cooked through, stirring frequently.
- DRAIN macaroni. Add to chicken in skillet. Stir in chili, peppers, garlic, VELVEETA and salsa. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- BAKE 20 minute or until heated through. Stir before serving.
- Jazz It Up: For added heat, add 1 teaspoons hot pepper sauce to the chicken mixture before spooning into prepared baking dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.9, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 90.3, Sodium 1149, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.5, Protein 30.1
FIESTA SLAW WITH CHILI TORTILLA STRIPS
What a delicious "Slaw" with tortilla chip strips for just a little extra flavor, so good, I know you will enjoy it - The tortilla strips give it that extra crunch - Yummy!!! NOTE: You will need about one-third of a green cabbage to make 5 cups shredded. Add leftovers to soups, stir-frys, or mixed green salads.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- METHOD FOR DRESSING:.
- In a small bowl, or measuring cup, whisk together mayonnaise vinegar, lime juice, cumin and salt.
- METHOD FOR TORTILLA STRIPS:.
- Lightly brush one side of tortilla with water; sprinkle with chili powder to taste. Cut into thin strips and place on paper towel-lined microwaveable plate. Microwave on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds, or until crisp.
- METHOD FOR SLAW:.
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage, corn, tomato, carrot, onion, radishes, and cilantro; toss with dressing.
- Line serving platter with lettuce leaves. Top with slaw: garnish with tortilla strips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 4.7, Sodium 326.1, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 2.6
CHICKEN FIESTA CHILI MAC
Great southern style dinner alternative
Provided by Laura Harrison
Categories Casseroles
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Cook macaroni according to package directions
- 2. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes
- 3. Drain macaroni
- 4. Add to chicken
- 5. Stir in remaining ingredients
- 6. pour into 9x13 pan
- 7. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes
FIESTA TURKEY CHILI DIP
Tasty Chili Dip good for the big game or just a great snack for the kids. Serve with Multi-Grain Tortilla Chips.
Provided by Morning Breeze
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 1 1/2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat skillet over medium-heat heat and coat with cooking spray, add turkey and salt. Cook, breaking meat into small pieces, until cooked through (5 to 7 minutes). Stir in chili powder, cumin, veggie chili, corn, scallions and salsa. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top and bake for 20-25 minutes, until cheese melts and turkey mixture is bubbling.
WHITE CHICKEN CHILI (FIESTA CHICKEN CHILI)
This is my take on White Chicken Chili. It has a little twist to make it more lively and exciting for those cold winter days. It is a flavor and color explosion
Provided by Jena Lewis
Categories Tex Mex
Time 1h10m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat pot and add extra virgin olive oil.
- Saute onions and garlic in pot.
- As onions are browning add chicken and cumin.
- Add other veggies, beans, and corn, Cook until peppers are tender
- Add chicken broth oregano and pepper, and bring to a boil.
- reduce to simmer.
- Add sour cream, and whipping cream.
- Serve immediately.
FIESTA CHILI
Steps:
- Brown the beef, pork, and chorizo in a nonstick skillet. Drain off the fat. 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. Add jalapenos, 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 garnishes.
FIESTA CHILI-LIME CON CARNE
With a bit of a bite, this super flavorful chili is a perfect all-around gameday treat. We substituted Frank's hot sauce and the juice of one large lime in place of the chile'n lime hot sauce. It turned out great, but we would recommend using the sauce called for in the recipe if your grocery carries it.
Provided by Jeanette Nelson
Categories Chili
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and sweet onion, until softened. Add the ground beef , two tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 tablespoon chili powder, garlic, and cook until browned.
- 2. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and zesty chili style diced tomatoes. Season with remaining taco sauce, remaining chili powder, paprika, cilantro flakes. Stir in salt and pepper.
- 3. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4. Stir in chili beans, and chile lime hot pepper sauce. Continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, corn meal, and water until smooth. Stir into chili, and cook for a further 10 minutes, or until chili has thickened up. Garnish with fresh cilantro, Mexican cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, salsa, etc. The possibilities are endless! Serves:8, prep time: 30 minutes, cooking time: 2 hours
CAMPBELLS FIESTA CHILI BEEF SOUP RECIPE - (3.3/5)
Provided by shirl1_
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add beef fat to electric fry pan over medium heat. When hot, add tomato paste and cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Combine Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, sugar, salt, Paprika and Chili Powder in a small bowl, mix. Add to fat/tomato paste mixture and cook for 30 sec to bloom the spices. Mix in rest of ingredients, mashing about half of the pinto beans as you do so, heating on low until evenly melted.
Tips for Cooking Delicious Meals
Cooking delicious meals requires careful preparation, attention to detail, and a love for experimenting with different flavors. Here are some tips to help you create mouthwatering dishes that will impress your family and friends:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and prevent scrambling to find things while you're cooking.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Fresh produce, herbs, and spices will elevate your dishes and make them taste more vibrant.
- Season Generously: Don't be afraid to season your food well. Salt and pepper are essential, but don't stop there. Experiment with other seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, and oregano to enhance the flavors of your dishes.
- Master Basic Techniques: Learn and master basic cooking techniques like sautéing, roasting, grilling, and braising. Once you have a solid foundation in these techniques, you'll be able to cook a wide variety of dishes with confidence.
- Don't Overcook: Pay attention to cooking times and avoid overcooking your food. Overcooked food can become tough, dry, and lose its flavor.
- Taste as You Go: As you're cooking, taste your food and adjust the seasonings as needed. This is the best way to ensure that your dish is perfectly seasoned.
- Garnish for Presentation: Don't forget the presentation! A simple garnish of fresh herbs, a sprinkle of cheese, or a drizzle of sauce can make your dish look as good as it tastes.
Conclusion Cooking delicious meals is a skill that takes time and practice to develop. With dedication and a willingness to learn, you can become a master chef in your own kitchen. Remember to experiment with different flavors, techniques, and ingredients, and most importantly, have fun in the process! Cooking should be an enjoyable and rewarding experience, so relax, put on some music, and let your creativity flow.
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