Best 8 Santa Fe Chili Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Southwest with our guide to the tantalizing flavors of Santa Fe Chili. This iconic dish, known for its vibrant red hue and robust blend of spices, has captured the hearts and palates of chili enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you prefer the classic beef-based version or a vegetarian alternative, our carefully curated selection of recipes will guide you towards creating an unforgettable chili experience. Let us take you on a taste-bud adventure as we explore the secrets behind this beloved dish and provide you with the essential tips, tricks, and ingredient recommendations to ensure your Santa Fe Chili becomes a culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SANTA FE CHICKEN CHILI



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Stir up this chili on Sunday and you'll be set for a couple weekday meals. Although we're currently living in the city, my husband and I hope to return to the country someday. -Sonia Gallant, St. Thomas, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 14-16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 medium sweet red peppers, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 large onions, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (12 ounces) salsa
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle,, saute the chicken, peppers, garlic and onions in oil until the chicken for about 5-7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, , Add the chili powder, cumin and cayenne; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. , Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SANTA FE CHILI



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This colorful and hearty chili is perfect for heartwarming, holiday get-togethers. My family has been enjoying it for years. -Laura Manning of Lilburn, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans (7 ounces each) white or shoepeg corn, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) V8 juice
2 envelopes ranch salad dressing mix
2 envelopes taco seasoning
Optional: Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and corn chips

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the beans, corn, tomatoes, juice, salad dressing mix and taco seasoning. , Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or until heated through. Serve with sour cream, cheese and corn chips if desired., Freeze Option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 1513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SANTA FE CHILI



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Make and share this Santa Fe Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by benstafford

Categories     Beans

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground beef
1 chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (8 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (8 ounce) can black beans
1 (8 ounce) can corn
1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
taco seasoning mix
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet dry ranch dressing mix
2 cups tap water
sour cream
10 diced green onions, put on chili after served in bowl

Steps:

  • Brown the beef, then mix all the ingredients together, adding water last, with a large spoon.
  • Put pot on stove, cover.
  • Bring to roiling boil.
  • Bring temp down to simmer.
  • Cook for 2 hours giving occasional stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.9, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 924.7, Carbohydrate 66.2, Fiber 16.8, Sugar 10.2, Protein 38.6

SANTA FE HOT AND SPICY CHILI



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped small
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
1 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 (16-ounce) cans kidney beans
2 (16-ounce) cans diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet and saute onions until translucent. Add garlic and saute until it begins to turn golden brown, being careful not to burn it. Add sausage and ground beef and cook until the meats are brown. Drain off any fat. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add beans and tomatoes and simmer 30 minutes.

EASY SLOW COOKER SANTA FE CHICKEN



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Easy slow cooker Santa Fe chicken. Serve over rice or tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Provided by Michelle Handrahan Henschell

Categories     Chicken Stew

Time 10h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can fat-free chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (8 ounce) bag frozen corn
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 scallions, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt to taste
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Combine black beans, chicken broth, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, corn, cilantro, scallions, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt in the crock pot. Season chicken breast with salt and lay atop the beans mixture.
  • Cook on Low for 9 1/2 hours.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker to a cutting board; shred into strands, return to the slow cooker, and stir into the beans mixture.
  • Continue cooking on Low for 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 43.9 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 548.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

SANTA FE CHICKEN CHILI



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My mother-in-law gave this to me because she knows how much we like spicy food. Yummy!! Came from a magazine, don't know which one.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 in pieces
2 medium sweet red peppers, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 onions, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (12 ounce) jar salsa
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a 5-6 quart pot, saute first 4 ingredients in oil over medium heat, until chicken is not pink and vegetables are tender.
  • Add in chili powder, cumin, and cayenne; stir and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add in the tomatoes and chicken broth; bring mixture to a boil; lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  • Add in beans, salsa, corn, salt and pepper; return mixture to a boil.
  • Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

SANTA FE HATCH CHILE GREEN SAUCE



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Serve over enchiladas, pork, or chicken. Serve right away or freeze for later use.

Provided by wasabinoir

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces Hatch chile peppers, halved and seeded
3 tablespoons corn oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place chile peppers cut-side down on baking sheet.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until skin is heavily blistered and turning black, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer chile peppers to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 15 minutes. Peel and chop the chile peppers.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in flour until mixture thickens. Stir in chopped chile peppers, beef broth, and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 980.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

SANTA FE CHILI WITH MEAT



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Categories     Sauce     Low Sodium     Meat     Simmer

Yield serves 4 to 6. serving size: 1/2 cup of chili over 1/2 cup of rice.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced or crushed
1/2 cup olive oil or other vegetable oil
Red Chile Sauce (page 29; optional)
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon
Two 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes and their liquid
2 cups homemade chicken stock or one 14 1/2-ounce can low-sodium chicken or beef stock

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the beef with the flour in a bowl and mix together. Set aside.
  • In a 6- to 8-quart pot, cook the onions and garlic in the oil over medium heat, stirring often, until the onions are soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the meat mixture and Red Chile Sauce (if desired) to the pot. Cook, stirring constantly, until the meat begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the cilantro, cumin, cloves, oregano, rosemary, tarragon, tomatoes and their liquid, and stock. Simmer, uncovered, until the meat is very tender, about 1 hour, stirring often.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your chili. Look for ripe tomatoes, sweet peppers, and tender meat.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and flavors: There are many different ways to make Santa Fe chili, so feel free to customize it to your own taste. Try adding different types of chili peppers, cumin, oregano, or even chocolate.
  • Let the chili simmer for a long time: The longer the chili simmers, the more time the flavors will have to develop. For the best results, simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes, or even longer if you have time.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: There are many different toppings that you can add to Santa Fe chili, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped onions, or cilantro. Choose your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Conclusion:

Santa Fe chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its unique blend of flavors and spices, Santa Fe chili is a perfect meal for any occasion. Whether you're serving it at a party or enjoying it as a weeknight meal, Santa Fe chili is sure to be a hit.

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