Hot and Spicy: Chili Recipes You Must Try for Dinner

Chili is one of the most popular spices out there. It is also one of the healthiest: it contains up to 7 times more vitamin C than orange! This spice is also a good source of vitamins A and E and is known for its many health benefits, such as relieving muscle and joint pain, as well as improving digestion.

So, if you are in the mood for an appetizing dinner, here are some delicious chili dinner recipes that you must try:

Chili and Chicken Stew

What do you need:

  • 2 cups of cubed cooked chicken meat
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups cream of chicken
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon. olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté until tender about 5 minutes. Add cooked chicken, chicken broth, soup, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add the mixed greens and tomatoes and simmer for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the vegetables are cooked, remove from heat. Serve warm.

Sautéed meat with chili and orange

What do you need:

  • 1/2 kilo round beef steak, cut into thin strips
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup of beef broth
  • 1/4 cup orange marmalade
  • 1/4 cup orange peel, sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sherry
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Combine beef broth, orange marmalade, soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes in medium bowl. Stir until all ingredients are well mixed. Set aside. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the beef strips and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until browned. Add the garlic, orange peel, and ginger and cook for 1 more minute. Pour red pepper mixture over meat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

The last chili casserole

What do you need:

  • 3/4 kg. Ground beef
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 red chilies, chopped
  • 1 3/4 cups chili beans
  • 1 3/4 cup corn kernels
  • 1 3/4 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup cooked egg noodles
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup taco sauce
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onions and sauté for 8-10 minutes or until beef is browned and onions are tender. Drain fat then add celery, chiles, hot beans, corn, tomatoes and taco sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Place cooked egg noodles in a large baking dish. Pour meat mixture over noodles and toss to coat. Top with cheese before baking in a preheated oven (350 degrees Fahrenheit) until cheese is completely melted, about 20 minutes.

With these quick and easy chili recipes you are sure to have a satisfying hot and spicy dinner tonight!

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