Hearty Chili Roni Food

HEARTY SLOW-COOKER CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, onion and garlic; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker., Working in batches if necessary, cook beef in the same skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking meat into crumbles. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to slow cooker., Stir tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, parsley and seasonings into beef mixture. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours to allow flavors to blend. Serve with rice and toppings as desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water or broth if necessary.

HEARTY CHILI

Steps:

• In large saucepan, brown ground beef with onions; drain.
• Add remaining ingredients except green pepper and kidney beans. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
• Simmer uncovered 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in green pepper and kidney beans; simmer until thoroughly heated.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHILI: 18 TASTY SIDE DISHES (+BAKED POTATOES)

Steps:

• Poke several holes in the potatoes on all sides.
• Rub potatoes with olive oil on a baking pan.
• Sprinkle sea salt over the potatoes liberally.
• Bake in a 425°F oven for 55-60 minutes.
• Serve with butter, sour cream, chives, cheese, and bacon bits.

HEARTY BEEF CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add beef and salt and cook about 8 minutes until beef is no longer pink, breaking the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
• Stir in beans, broth and tomatoes. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, about 1 hour. Stir in vinegar. Serve with toppings, as desired.

HEARTY CHILI RONI

Steps:

• Cook ground beef, bell pepper and onion in large skillet on medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until beef is browned. Add Seasoning Mix; stir until well mixed.
• Stir in tomatoes, beef broth and tomato paste. Bring to boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
• Sprinkle with cheese; cover. Let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

HEARTY CHILI-RONI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown ground beef.
• Drain fat.
• Stir in chili seasoning mix, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes and water.
• Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add cooked macaroni and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Before serving, top with shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.
• Serve with tortilla chips or corn muffins.

HEARTY CHILI

Steps:

• Into a large pot over medium heat, toss in the onions, bell peppers and garlic, and sauté until tender, 6 minutes. Sprinkle in the spices to toast: chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper, and stir for 1 minute.
• Add the beef and the sausage, and stir and brown, while breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon until crumbly and cooked through.
• Rinse the canned beans to reduce salt.
• Once brown, add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook for 1 1/2 hours, stirring on occasion.