Best Mertzies Chili Recipes

MELANIE'S CHILI

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This chili is so easy to make and is so good! Trust me. To make a double batch, double everything except the meat and onion. Use 1 can each of pinto and kidney beans, that is how I normally make it.

Provided by Melanie

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic

Steps:

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, chili powder, cumin, cayenne and garlic. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.6 calories, Carbohydrate 54.2 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 17.7 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 524.4 mg, Sugar 6 g

MEATLESS CHILI

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"My husband is a big meat eater, so when he's out of town, I try to cut back on meat and make this hearty chili," relates Eve Visser of South Bend, Indiana. "It's very quick and easy."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup chunky salsa
1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
4 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
4 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Top each serving with sour cream and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 1148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

MARGIE'S CHILI

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This is the perfect recipe for busy weeknights. I simply spice up canned tomato soup to create a flavorful and oh-so-easy chili. -Margaret Ganzel, Mankato, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 small onions, chopped
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup chili sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder or prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, brown beef and onions; drain. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 29g protein.