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I was recently given the opportunity to review a “Chili Champ” gift basket which included a pre-made packet of Mexene Chili Mix, a bottle of Mexene chili powder, and a bottle of Louisiana Hot Sauce. I wanted to do something a little different than a regular Chili, especially since the big football game was on Sunday. So I decided to make a Southwest Chili Nachos… mmm was it good. Below you will see the recipe and for more chili ideas head over to Chilicookoffwinner.com
Southwest Chili Nachos:
Ingredients
- 1 package Mexene Chili Mix
- 1lb Hamburger Meat
- 1 package steak ( I used beef round tip steak)
- 1 green pepper (chopped)
- 1/4 yellow onion (minced)
- 1 28oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can whole kernel corn
- 1 cup water
- Bag of tortilla chips
- Shredded Cheese for topping
- Mexene Chili Powder (season to taste)
Steps:
- Lightly brown hamburger meat and steak in a separate pan
- Drain fat/oil and then transfer meats into your chili pot
- On stovetop at a medium heat combine the onion, garlic and green pepper, only cook for just a minute where you can start smelling aromas
- Add 1 cup water and Mexene chili mix, mix until evenly distributed
- Add all remaining ingredients (except cheese and chips), depending on how much “heat” add appropriate amounts of Chili powder.
- Simmer covered on low heat until bell peppers and steak meat become tender (about 30 minutes)
- Then serve over a bed of chips and top with cheese
If you like it spicy but the family can’t handle it, add some Louisiana Hot Sauce for a nice kick!!!
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My secret is a can of rotel tomatoes with green chilies in it. rings in alittle heat in the background without burning your mouth.
I use a little red wine in my chili.
No secret ingredient just garden fresh ingredients.
A mix of spices my mom makes up for us called Salty Dog.
hot sauce and tons of spice :)
I add green chilis
My secret ingredient is beer. :)
It’s a family secret recipe :-).
Secret ingredient- cumin
Mixed spices (paprika, nutmeg, ginger and mustard) :)
shot of whiskey
I don’t have a secret ingredient but maybe if I read some of these comments I can get my chili to taste even better!! =)
Now if I told you…….I’d break the familys secret recipe bond…….. just know it’s GOOD
nothing secret, just fresh tomatoes
My secret ingredient is roasted green chilis.
5 different types of beans
I put lots of garlic powder in it.
Just a pinch of cinnamon
Hot sauce and salsa are my secrets, the hubby doesn’t know about it, he hates hot sauce, but yet he loves my chili. lol
I honestly dont have a secret ingredient.. I use chil o mix because i am not the best cook and this is so easy lol
I use minced jalapeno from the garden (frozen from last summer) and about a tablespoon of brown sugar.
Tomatoe soup!!!
Tomato soup
i use extra meat so it’s good and beefy
liquid smoke
my secret ingredient would be a mix of spices, I like my chili hot/spicy
My secret chili ingredient is Coca Cola. It gives it a little sweetness and body.
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Jalapenos!
My secret ingredient is Cumin. Makes it so good. :)
it depends on what kind i make but usually rotel sauce and italian sausage links cut up
My secret ingredient is bourbon ~ gives the sweetest flavor with a lil bit of a kick :)
My garden canned tomato’s.
my secret ingredient is either a can of rotele tomatoes, or 2 seeded jalapenos, with some 6 pepper blend……leaves em guessin :)
ketchup
beer
chilies are most
That would be the Chili Powder (Ha,Ha), No just kidding it would be the tamatoes with the green chilli peppers.
Spicy brown mustard!!
well if I tell my Family secret I would have to kill someone- LOL I always use ground Turkey and Ground Pork – and I always use several cans of diced tomatoes and green chilles along with a large jar of Salsa and Dr. Pepper with some bourbon.
No secret ingredient, mine tastes different every time!
For the meat, we use 1/2 ground beef and 1/2 leftover pot roast cut into smaller pieces. SO GOOD!!
I dont really have a secret ingredient. I make it different every time
cinnamon here too!
chile peppers
My secret ingredient in my chili is extra hot sauce.
I use fresh garlic and peppers from my garden. I also cook the meat with Sazon and onions.
Cumin and a lil thing called loooovvvveee lol
no secret ingredients here, some crushed red pepper and a little bit of hot sauce give it the extra kick though!
i just let it cook for awhile to make sure all the flavors get soaked in!