DINOSAUR CHILI

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Some types of dinosaurs eat plants (zucchini), others eat meat (beef) and the not-yet-discovered Mole dinosaurs prefer chocolate! A fast, affordable one pot meal for kids of all ages. You can use any canned pasta for kids (Spaghetti-O or other shapes) to make it fun; shown in my photo are Annie's Organics All-Stars.

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     Healthy

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup purple onion, diced
1 cup zucchini, diced (peel it for picky eaters)
1 lb ground beef
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon cumin
1 (15 ounce) can pasta (Chef Boyardee Mini Dinosaurs)
cheddar cheese (optional topping)

Steps:

  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat; add the chocolate chips and stir constantly until they melt. Add the onion and keep stirring - it will bubble and smell delicious as it caramelizes. Add the zucchini and keep stirring from time to time for 2-3 more minutes, until the veggies are cooked.
  • Add the meat and taco seasoning. Stir together and cook for five minutes or so, until the meat appears cooked.
  • Add the kidney beans, tomato paste, 1/2 cup water, cumin and full contents of the mini dinosaur can. Stir everything together.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for at least 10 minutes.
  • Serve in bowls, topping with cheddar cheese if desired!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.8, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 46.2, Sodium 912.4, Carbohydrate 62.1, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 11.1, Protein 22.6

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