Best 9 Tex Mex White Chili Recipes

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For those searching for a delicious and comforting meal, look no further than this guide to the best Tex Mex white chili recipes. With its blend of savory spices, creamy broth, and hearty ingredients, this classic dish is perfect for a cozy night in or a casual gathering. Whether you prefer a traditional version or one with a modern twist, this article provides recommendations for the most flavorful and satisfying Tex Mex white chili recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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MEXICAN WHITE CHILI



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White chili may be a little different from what you're used to, but it's sure to warm you up on a chilly night. Cilantro and cumin give this chili an authentic Mexican flavor. -Shari Meissner, Chester, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups chicken broth
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Optional toppings: corn chips, shredded Monterey Jack cheese and sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in chicken, beans, broth, chilies and dry seasonings., Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until heated through. Stir in cilantro. If desired, serve with corn chips, cheese and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts :

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

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

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



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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 (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 STYLE CHILI



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

Provided by Trainer Jo

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs ground beef
1 cup chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 large onions
10 garlic cloves
10 ounces chopped tomatoes
10 ounces cooked kidney beans
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • brown the meat in a large stock pot. drain off half the fat. add salt, pepper, cayenne, chili powder, paprika, cumin, onions and garlic. when onions are cooked, add tomatoes and juice. cook until chili is thickened. add beans and cook an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.4, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 545.8, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 24.3

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.

WHITE CHEESE DIP - TEX MEX STYLE (QUESO BLANCO)



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That yummy white cheese dip served in Texas restaurants with lots of fresh, salty tortilla chips. A dear friend asked me to find THE recipe that she loves so much. After much work she finally says I have got it right! Whew! Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 cup asadero cheese, shredded
4 ounces diced green chilies
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
3 sprigs fresh cilantro, minced (optional)
chopped jalapeno (optional)
cilantro leaf (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, except garnish of course, in a microwaveable bowl that has been sprayed or brushed with oil.
  • Microwave for 1 minute and stir.
  • Continue microwaving at 30 second intervals, stirring in between until cheese is melted.
  • Serve warm with tortilla chips.
  • Note- you can make this with canned poblano rajas or fresh roasted ones if you like.
  • ***For a hotter dip use Pepper Jack cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.3, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 25.9, Sodium 656.1, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 7.8

Tips:

  • To make your chili extra creamy, puree 1-2 cups of the cooked chili in a blender until smooth. Then stir it back into the pot.
  • If you don't have any chicken broth on hand, you can use vegetable broth instead. Just be sure to add a little extra seasoning to the chili, such as salt, pepper, and cumin.
  • To make your chili more spicy, add a chopped jalapeno pepper or two. You can also add a teaspoon of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • If you're short on time, you can use rotisserie chicken instead of cooked chicken breasts. Just be sure to remove the skin and bones before shredding the chicken.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, diced avocado, or cilantro.

Conclusion:

Tex-Mex White Chili is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. With its creamy texture, savory flavor, and beautiful presentation, this chili is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give Tex-Mex White Chili a try.

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