Best Beef Taco Chili Recipes

BEEF TACO CHILI

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This one of my husband's absolute favorite dishes. It was also voted Best Chili in our county's autumn Harvest Festival. If you like less broth, use just 1-3/4 cups water and 1-1/2 tsp. bouillon. -Dana Beery, Ione, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 7h25m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2-1/2 cups water
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2-1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional toppings: Sour cream, tortilla strips and sliced jalapenos

Steps:

Cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients., Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until heated through. Serve with toppings if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

BEEF AND BEAN TACO CHILI

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This chili recipe is a lifesaver when I'm cooking on the fly. It's loaded with convenience ingredients, but you can pile on the veggies if you're in the mood for a fresh crunch. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 large onions, diced
2 envelopes reduced-sodium taco seasoning
3 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) black beans, undrained
3 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
Optional toppings: Sour cream, shredded Mexican cheese, chopped tomatoes and crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat; add beef and onions. Cook until beef is no longer pink and onions are tender, 6-8 minutes. Drain. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until flavors are blended, about 30 minutes. If desired, serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 1131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

EASY CHEESY BEEF-CHILI TACO SOUP

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Quick-cooking ground beef and an ingredients list that's heavy on canned veggies make this Easy, Cheesy Beef-Chili Taco Soup very easy, indeed!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped red pepper
3 cans (15.5 oz. each) mild chili beans
1 can (14.5 oz.) whole tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14.25 oz.) corn, undrained
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 pkg. (1-1/4 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA

Steps:

Brown meat with onions and pepper in large saucepan; drain. Return meat mixture to pan.
Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; stir, carefully breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally.
Serve topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 980 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 17 g

BEEF ESSENTIALS: SPICY CHILI TACO MEAT

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We had a Mexican Sunday with a big taco bar, and among the usual items, I cooked up some spicy ground beef, shredded chicken, and grilled shrimp. I played about with the taco meat; tried a few new spices, and here you go... Another taco meat recipe that is Easy/Peasy to make. At least that is my story and I am sticking to...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories Beef

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE ONIONS
1 tsp grapeseed oil, or other non-flavored variety
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped finely
THE MEAT
1 lb ground beef, lean variety
12 oz beef stock, not broth
THE SPICES
1 Tbsp chili powder, i like it hot
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried oregano, ground (if you have mexican oregano, use it)
2 tsp dehydrated onions, ground
1 tsp white pepper, freshly ground
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 pinch salt, kosher variety, fine grind

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. There are a lot of chili spice mixes out there; this is the one I used: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/seasoning-mix/autumn-winter-essentials-chili-chili-spice-mix.html?r=8
3. To make this recipe easier, put all the dried spices into a single bowl, and then just dump them in, when needed. Easy/Peasy.
4. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
5. Finely chop up the onion.
6. Add the oil to a skillet over medium heat, then add the chopped onions.
7. Stir until they soften, about 3 - 5 minutes.
8. Add the ground beef and begin to break it up using a wooden spoon.
9. Continue to break up the beef for another 3 - 5 minutes.
10. Toss in all the dry spices.
11. Stir to combine with the beef, about 3 - 5 minutes.
12. Add the beef stock and lower the heat to a simmer.
13. Stir and allow the stock to reduce until the mixture begins to thicken, about 8 - 10 minutes.
14. PLATE/PRESENT
15. Serve on tacos or whatever way you prefer. Enjoy.
16. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.