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.

WEEKNIGHT VEGETARIAN CHILI



Weeknight Vegetarian Chili image

Weeknight comfort foods like this one-pan quick chili are a great entryway into eating a more plant-based diet. Switching from a pot to a skillet slashed the cooking time in half for this recipe, and the wider pan surface lets spices and aromatics meld quickly for deep complexity.

Provided by Shira Bocar

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons chopped chipotle in adobo
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
3 cups cooked pinto, kidney, or black beans; or 2 cans (each 15 ounces) beans, drained and rinsed, plus 1 cup bean-cooking liquid or water
6 ounces sharp cheddar, grated (1 1/2 cups)
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves or small sprigs
Sour cream and blistered corn tortillas, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium. Reserve 1/4 cup diced onion; add remaining onion to skillet along with garlic. Season with salt and cook, stirring, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Add chipotle, chili powder, cumin, and tomatoes with their juices; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add beans and cooking liquid; bring to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, 15 to 18 minutes. Season to taste. Sprinkle with cheese, cover, and cook until just melted, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; top with reserved onion, avocado, and cilantro, and serve with sour cream and tortillas.

SPEEDY WEEKNIGHT CHILI



Speedy Weeknight Chili image

Super-easy and great-tasting, this chili makes a big batch of great party fare. I use my food processor to chop up the veggies and cut down on prep time. It's also very tasty and lower in fat when made with ground turkey breast. -Cynthia Hudson, Greenville, South Carolina.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 small onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup chili powder
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

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