Pasta la Vista, Baby

1. Classic Beef Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 can kidney beans (15 oz), drained

• 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)

• ½ onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika

• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Brown beef in a large pot. Drain excess fat.

2. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft.

3. Add beans, tomatoes, and spices.

4. Simmer 20–30 mins, stirring occasionally.

2. Turkey Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 1 can black beans

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 1 small bell pepper, chopped

• ½ onion, chopped

• 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin

• Salt, pepper, olive oil

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion and pepper in oil until soft.

2. Add turkey and cook until browned.

3. Add beans, tomatoes, and spices.

4. Simmer for 25 minutes.

3. Vegetarian Bean Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 can black beans

• 1 can kidney beans

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 1 small zucchini, chopped

• ½ bell pepper, chopped

• 1 tsp each: chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika

• Olive oil, salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Sauté zucchini and pepper in oil for 5 mins.

2. Add beans, tomatoes, and spices.

3. Simmer 20–30 mins, stirring occasionally.

4. White Chicken Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 lb cooked shredded chicken

• 1 can white beans (cannellini or navy)

• 1 can green chilies (4 oz)

• 2 cups chicken broth

• ¼ cup sour cream or cream cheese

• ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp oregano

Instructions:

1. In a pot, add broth, beans, chilies, and seasonings.

2. Add chicken and simmer for 15 minutes.

3. Stir in sour cream. Heat through and serve.

5. Chili Con Carne

Ingredients:

• 1 lb diced beef (chuck or stew meat)

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can crushed tomatoes

• 1 cup beef broth

• 2 tbsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin, salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Brown beef in a pot. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté onion and garlic, return beef to pot.

3. Add tomatoes, broth, and spices.

4. Simmer on low for 1–2 hours until tender.

6. Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili (Vegan)

Ingredients:

• 1 medium sweet potato, cubed

• 1 can black beans

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• ½ onion, chopped

• 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp cumin

• Olive oil, salt, pepper

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion and sweet potato in oil.

2. Add beans, tomatoes, and spices.

3. Cover and simmer until sweet potato is tender (15–20 mins).

7. 3-Bean Slow Cooker Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 can each: black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans

• 1 can crushed tomatoes

• ½ cup corn (optional)

• ½ onion, chopped

• 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin

• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a slow cooker.

2. Stir and cook on low for 6–8 hrs or high for 3–4 hrs.

3. Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning before serving.

8. Chili Mac

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef or turkey

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 1 can kidney beans

• 1½ cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)

• 2 cups broth or water

• 1 tsp chili powder

Instructions:

1. Brown meat in a pan. Add spices.

2. Stir in beans, tomatoes, macaroni, and broth.

3. Simmer 12–15 mins until pasta is tender. Stir occasionally.

9. Spicy Lentil Chili

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup dried red lentils (rinsed)

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 2 cups vegetable broth

• ½ onion, chopped

• 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin

• 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.

2. Add lentils, tomatoes, broth, and spices.

3. Simmer 20–25 minutes until lentils are tender.

10. Chili Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

• 2 large bell peppers (halved and hollowed)

• 1 cup cooked chili (use leftovers or any from above)

• ¼ cup shredded cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Fill bell pepper halves with chili.

3. Top with cheese if desired.

4. Bake for 20–25 minutes.

   

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