Best 9 Tanyas Tex Mex Chili Recipes

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"Tanya's Tex Mex Chili" is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines the bold flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine with the comforting warmth of classic chili. This recipe is sure to be a hit at your next get-together or potluck, and it's easy enough to make for a weeknight meal. With tender chunks of beef, a rich and flavorful sauce, and a variety of toppings to choose from, "Tanya's Tex Mex Chili" is a versatile dish that can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So grab your ingredients and get ready to experience the deliciousness of "Tanya's Tex Mex Chili"!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TEX MEX CHILI



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Make and share this Tex Mex Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SweetySJD

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 lbs lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 (15 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 green pepper, diced
3/4 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Crumble turkey into saucepan; sprinkle with chili powder, cumin and salt. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomatoes, beans, bell pepper and salsa. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped tomatoes or cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.9, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 74.7, Sodium 1151.4, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 10.5, Protein 23.1

TEX-MEX CHILI



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Need to satisfy big, hearty appetites? Look no further than a chili brimming with beef stew meat, plenty of beans and tasty spices. -Eric Hayes, Antioch, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 12 servings (about 4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 pounds beef stew meat
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3/4 cup salsa verde
1 envelope chili seasoning
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, minced fresh cilantro, sour cream, sliced jalapeno or fresno peppers and additional salsa verde

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef in oil in batches. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. , Stir in the beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, water, tomato paste, salsa verde and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Garnish each serving with toppings as desired. Freeze option: Before adding toppings, cool chili. Freeze 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. Garnish with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1030mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUNNY'S TEX-MEX CHILI MAC SKILLET



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 pound ground beef (80 percent meat/20 percent fat)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups marinara sauce (pick one with personality!)
One 8.5-ounce bag microwaveable pasta, such as rotini, elbows or penne
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 jalapenos, thinly sliced into rounds
Greek yogurt or sour cream and sliced scallions, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven or a grill to 375 degrees F.
  • Add the olive oil, chili powder and cumin to a large cast-iron pan over medium heat. Toast and stir until the spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the beef, salt and a few grinds of black pepper and cook, breaking the beef into bits while browning, until fully cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the marinara sauce and stir to coat. Add the pasta straight from the bag and stir.
  • Level the contents of the pan and top with the cheese, then arrange the jalapeno slices around the pan on top. Bake or grill with the lid closed until the cheese melts and is golden on the edges, 10 to 15 minutes. Top with the Greek yogurt and scallions. Serve warm.

TEX-MEX CHILI



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A great basic chili!!! Easy and delicious. We use the leftovers to make chili cheese omelettes on the weekends! Also great served over Fritos for frito pie!

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Beans

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
2 teaspoons cumin
6 ounces tomato paste
22 ounces chili beans
15 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
7 ounces chopped green chilies
1 (12 ounce) can beer (or beef broth or water)
salt and pepper
chopped raw onion
grated cheddar cheese
sour cream

Steps:

  • Saute onions and garlic in oil.
  • Add ground beef and brown. Drain.
  • Add taco seasoning and cumin. Mix well.
  • Add remaining ingredients, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook 20-30 minutes.
  • Serve hot with garnishes of your choice.
  • NOTE: For FRITO PIE serve over a bed of fritos and topped with grated cheddar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 688.6, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 8.7, Protein 27.6

TEX-MEX TWO BEAN CHILI



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I found this recipe in a book called "Great American Favorite Brand Name Cookbook" and I have not tried it yet, but I'm trying to get some stuff up here before I have to return the book. So if anyone tries it and has any comments, let me know. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories     Tex Mex

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
1 lb lean stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 lb loose hot Italian sausage
1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1 1/4 cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In 6-quart saucepan, heat oil; saute onion, green pepper and garlic 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add stew meat and sausage, stirring to crumble sausage; cook 5-6 minutes.
  • Blend in tomato puree, broth, water, tomato paste, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, salt, sugar, oregano and cayenne pepper, if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix in beans. Cover and simmer and additional 30 minutes.

HEARTY TEX-MEX CHILI



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I dreamed up this hearty chili with a Tex-Mex twist 25 years ago. It's still everyone's favorite and the go-to recipe in our family cookbook.-Martha B. Hook, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 cup V8 juice
1/4 cup brewed coffee
2 envelopes chili seasoning
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 can (15 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomatoes, water, juice, coffee and chili seasoning., Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours to allow flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 1115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

TEX-MEX CHILI WITH A CINCINNATI TWIST



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My husband grew up in Cincinnati, where chili is served over spaghetti, and I grew up in the South. This family pleaser is a mingling of both worlds-and a superb way to make a meal go further. -Stephanie Rabbitt-Schapp, Cincinnati, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h35m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
Hot cooked spaghetti
Optional toppings: oyster crackers, hot pepper sauce, chopped sweet onion and shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, cocoa, cinnamon, cayenne and salt. , Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the chili beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato and jalapeno. , Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through. Serve over spaghetti. Garnish with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

TEX-MEX CHILI (CROCK POT)



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Our favorite crock pot chili...smells great while cooking too. And like most chili, it's even better re-heated.

Provided by Amy F.

Categories     Beans

Time 4h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground chuck
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 -4 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 cup vegetable juice or 1 cup tomato juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Brown beef and garlic until brown, drain well.
  • Stir in chili powder and cumin, cook 2 minutes more.
  • In crock pot, combine beans, celery, onion, peppers.
  • Add undrained tomatoes, vegetable or tomato juice, tomato paste, and salt.
  • Stir in meat mixture.
  • Cover and cook on low 10-12 hours or high 4-5 hours.

TEX-MEX CORN CHIP CHILI



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Make and share this Tex-Mex Corn Chip Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by EmilyStrikesAgain

Categories     Black Beans

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
12 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1 (10 ounce) bag corn chips, such as Fritos

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook for 7 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Add the beans, with their liquid, and the tomatoes; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the cilantro, then top with the cheese, cover and let stand until the cheese melts, 5 to 10 minutes. Place a handful of corn chips in each of 4 bowls. Top with the chili and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 814.2, Fat 43.7, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 99.6, Sodium 849.8, Carbohydrate 64.4, Fiber 13.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 43.4

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans. This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include pinto beans, black beans, kidney beans, and chili beans.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Chili is a great dish to experiment with different flavor profiles. Some common spices used in chili include chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika. You can also add other spices to taste, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or cayenne pepper.
  • Let your chili simmer for a long time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer your chili, the better it will taste.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include sour cream, shredded cheese, diced onions, and chopped cilantro. You can also serve your chili with cornbread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Whether you're a fan of traditional chili or you like to experiment with different flavors, Tanya's Tex-Mex Chili is a great recipe to try. It's easy to make, delicious, and sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're in the mood for a hearty and flavorful chili, give this recipe a try.

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