Best Weeknight Italian Style Chili Recipes

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ITALIAN CHILI



Italian Chili image

By adding Italian seasoning and fresh veggies, our Test Kitchen put an Italian spin on traditional Southwestern-style chili and created this slow-simmered hearty dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup diced zucchini
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, red pepper, water, celery, broth, chili powder, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic and salt. , Drain beef mixture; add to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables are tender. , Add the beans, mushrooms, zucchini and parsley. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 947mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

ITALIAN-STYLE CHILI



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This tastes even better the next day and freezes well also --- serve this on cooked spaghetti with crusty bread on the side, all ground beef or Italian sausage meat may be used if desired --- plan ahead this sauce needs some time to cook, the longer you cook it the thicker and richer it will be, you may also make this in a crockpot --- the recipe may be doubled, adjust the chili powder and all ingredient amounts to taste, try not to omit the Italian pepperoni, it really adds extra flavor to this dish! :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Beans

Time 1h50m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried red chili pepper flakes (to taste) (optional)
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (26 ounce) jar three-cheese pasta sauce (I use Classico brand four-cheese pasta sauce)
1 1/2 cups beef broth or 1 1/2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3/4 lb button mushroom (or to taste)
2 -3 ounces italian pepperoni, diced
1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder (can use more)
1 -2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
salt and black pepper (to taste)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
cooked spaghetti
parmesan cheese (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add in ground beef, Italian sausage meat, onion, garlic, chili flakes and bell pepper; cook until the meat is browned breaking up meat with a spoon while cooking; drain fat.
  • Add in spaghetti sauce, beef broth or water, tomatoes with juice, mushrooms, pepperoni, bouillon powder and chili powder and cumin; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally (add in a little more water or broth if the mixture is too thick).
  • After 1 hour of cooking season with salt and pepper and add in kidney beans, continue cooking for 30 minutes more (or a little longer).
  • At the end of cooking stir in the cheddar cheese or you may sprinkle on top in place of the Parmesan cheese.
  • Ladle on top of cooked spaghetti, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 93.9, Sodium 1550.5, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 8, Protein 33.5

ITALIAN STYLE CHILI



Italian Style Chili image

This is an easy to make departure from your traditional chili. This recipe calls for pepperoni, mushrooms and a jar of prepared spaghetti sauce. Every time I make this for others, I am always asked for the recipe.

Provided by AmyHood

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

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef
¾ cup chopped onion
1 (26 ounce) jar three cheese spaghetti sauce
1 ½ cups water
2 teaspoons sugar
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
2 ounces sliced pepperoni
1 tablespoon beef bouillon
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Crumble ground beef into a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, and cook, stirring, until beef is evenly browned. Drain grease, if necessary.
  • Pour in the spaghetti sauce, water, sugar, tomatoes, mushrooms, pepperoni, bouillon, chili powder and kidney beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 1407.4 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

EASY ITALIAN-STYLE CHILI



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What do you get when you combine Hunt's® 100% natural tomatoes with Kraft® 100% grated Parmesan cheese? Dinner that's 100% delicious. Bring flavor to your table with this carefully crafted recipe.

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
1 cup chopped onion
2 cans (8 oz each) Hunt's® Tomato Sauce
1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, undrained
2 cups water
1 cup small size pasta, any shape, uncooked
1 can (16 oz each) kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1/3 cup Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

  • 1. Brown meat and onion in large saucepan; drain.
  • 2. Add tomato sauce, undrained tomatoes, water, pasta, beans, 1/4 cup cheese and chili powder; stir. Cover; cook on medium heat 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Sprinkle with remaining cheese just before serving.

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