Fall is in the air and it's time to start making some hearty dishes again. With the house for sale, we're cooking things that can last a few meals and can be done relatively quickly. Here's a quick and easy chili that tastes pretty good. You can experiment with the type of pasta sauce that you use to achieve different flavors.
Quick and Easy Chili
INGREDIENTS
1 to 1-1/2 pounds ground beef or turkey
1 medium sized onion, diced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 can red kidney beans, rinsed
1 bottle pasta sauce, e.g. Ragu
1 chipotle pepper, chopped (optional)
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated (optional)
STEPS
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the meat, onions and chili powder and cook until the meat it is no longer pink. If using ground beef, you will want to drain the liquid once it is cooked. If using turkey, there is no need to drain since it is leaner than beef.
- Add the beans and the pasta sauce. If you are using a chipotle pepper, add it now. Stir together and bring to a boil. Once it has reached a boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve in bowls and sprinkle grated cheddar on top if desired. I usually serve the chili with garlic bread made from my own baguettes. This recipe makes 4 large servings or 6 small servings.
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