Texas Chili Pasta Bake Recipes

TEXAS CHILI PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and bell pepper over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked and bell pepper is crisp-tender; drain.
• Stir in chili seasoning mix, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, beans and water. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Add pasta, two-thirds of the French-fried onions and 1 cup of the cheese; stir gently. Spoon into baking dish.
• Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; place foil sprayed side down over baking dish. Bake 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining French-fried onions, the bacon and remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.

MEXICAN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato sauce, green pepper and spices. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat. , Meanwhile, combine the pasta, 1/2 cup cheese and sour cream. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with meat mixture and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

TEXAS BEEF AND PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time. Meanwhile, cook beef in microwave as directed on package; cool. Break roast into chunks.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook bell peppers in oil 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
• In 2-quart saucepan, mix chili beans, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, water and chili seasoning mix. Heat to simmering over medium heat; simmer uncovered 12 minutes or until thickened. Gently stir in bell peppers, beef and cooked pasta. Spoon into baking dish. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; place foil sprayed side down over baking dish.
• Bake 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Bake 2 to 4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

CHILI PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Prepare the pasta according to package directions, drain.
• Spray a 13 x 9 inch pan with cooking spray; set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook the meat and onion in a large sillet; drain.
• Add the chili powder, undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa and chilies to the meat mixture.
• Cook an additional 5 minutes; add the cooked pasta to the mixture; mixing well.
• Pour into prepared dish, top with cheese and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese has thoroughly melted.

CHILI PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• 1. cook pasta & drain.
• 2. cook meat and onion in a large skillet, drain ( I use the pot that I boiled the pasta in).
• 3. add chili powder, undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa and chilies. cook 5 minutes.
• 4. toss pasta and sauce. spoon into 13 x 9 inch baking dish. top with cheese and bake @ 350 for 20 minutes.

REAL TEXAS CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the beef cubes in the oil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and stir in the garlic.
• In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin and flour. Sprinkle over the meat and stir until evenly coated. Crumble the oregano over the meat and pour in 1 1/2 cans of the broth.
• Add the salt and ground black pepper, stir together well, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer, partially covered for about 90 minutes. Pour in remaining broth and simmer 30 minutes more, until meat begins to fall apart. Cool, cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to blend.

NINA'S TEXAS CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook the steak, sausage, onion, green pepper, red, pepper, yellow pepper, and garlic in the pot until the onions and peppers are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken bouillon, honey, and kidney beans; bring to a boil. One at a time, stir in the cayenne pepper, chili powder, oregano, black pepper, salt, and sugar. Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese into the chili in small batches and stir to melt. Reduce heat to low and slow cook about 2 hours. Thicken by stirring the masa through the chili, and simmering for 10 minutes.