Best Ciao Bella Chili Recipes

Ciao Bella Chili Stuffed Corn Muffins image

Provided by Anna Sciancalepore Antoniello

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 c ciao bella chili or your favorite reicpe for chili
your favorite recipe for corn muffins that makes 12 muffins or boxed muffin mix
1 c shreded cheddar

Steps:

1. Prepare chili;set aside or have premade chili available.
2. Prepare corn muffins and divide evenly into 12 greased muffin cups.
3. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of chili in the center of each muffin. Top with 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar and bake according to package directions. My recipe called for baking at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Ciao Bella Chili image

Provided by Anna Sciancalepore Antoniello

Categories Chili

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lb ground beef 85/15
1 medium onion, diced
2 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
1 1/2 Tbsp cumin
1 1/2 Tbsp paprika, sweet mild
2-3 dash(es) cayenne pepper or hot sauce
1 can(s) 14 oz dice tomatoes with juice
1 can(s) 14 oz red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can(s) 28 oz bush's bold and spicy beans or spicy pinto beans
1 can(s) 6 oz tomato paste
6 c beef broth

Steps:

1. In a large, deep skillet or dutch oven, sweat onions and brown ground beef; drain excess fat and return beef to skillet or dutch oven.
2. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika and cayenne to ground beef and cook 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
3. Add undraid tomatoes, drained and rinsed kidney beans, bold and spicy beans, tomato paste and beef broth.
4. Allow to come to a simmer and simmer on low for about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until desired thickness.
5. Serve with shredded cheddar, corn muffins and biscuits. Can also be served over rice. Add some sour cream if you like too.