Three Alarm Spaghetti And Pinto Bean Chili Recipes

THREE BEAN AND BEEF CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in large pot or Dutch oven over moderate heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and carrots, cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the cumin and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the ground beef; raise the heat to high and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is no longer pink. Stir in the tomatoes, water, chipotle and adobo sauce, oregano and salt and pepper. Simmer, partially covered, stirring from time to time, for 30 minutes. Stir in the beans and cook, partially covered, 20 minutes longer. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

CHILI SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown and onion is tender; drain.
• Stir in tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, chili powder and salt. Cook uncovered over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until as thick as you'd like.
• Drain spaghetti; divide among dinner plates. Top with beef mixture; sprinkle with cheese.

ZIPPY THREE-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add mushrooms and peppers; cook and stir 3 minutes longer or until vegetables are almost tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, tomatoes and taco seasoning. , Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Add beans; simmer 30 minutes longer. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.

THREE-ALARM SPAGHETTI AND PINTO BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.2. Stir in water, taco sauce, chili powder, salt, cinnamon and tomatoes. Heat to boiling reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.3. Stir in spaghetti and beans. Heat to boiling reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spaghetti is tender. Garnish each serving with sour cream and jalapeño chilies.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving (about 1 1/4 cups): Calories 315 (Calories from Fat 45) Fat 5g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 940mg Carbohydrate 67g (Dietary Fiber 15g) Protein 15g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 44% Calcium 12% Iron 28% DIET EXCHANGES: 4 Starch 1 VegetableFrom "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

THREE BEAN AND BEEF CHILI (LIGHT)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in large pot or Dutch oven over moderate heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and carrots, cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
• Add the cumin and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add the ground beef; raise the heat to high and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is no longer pink.
• Stir in the tomatoes, water, chipotle and adobo sauce, oregano and salt and pepper.
• Cook, partially covered, stirring from time to time, for 30 minutes. Stir in the beans and continue cooking, partially covered, 20 minutes longer.
• Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

THREE-BEAN VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy 6-quart pot over medium heat. Cook onion, bell peppers, jalapeno, garlic, and salt, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste, tomatoes, and water and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
• Drain beans, reserving liquid, and rinse under cold water. Add beans and 3/4 cup reserved liquid to chili and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Top each serving with sour cream, cheese, and cilantro (if using).

THREE-ALARM SPAGHETTI AND PINTO BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.2. Stir in water, taco sauce, chili powder, salt, cinnamon and tomatoes. Heat to boiling reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.3. Stir in spaghetti and beans. Heat to boiling reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spaghetti is tender. Garnish each serving with sour cream and jalapeño chilies.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving (about 1 1/4 cups): Calories 315 (Calories from Fat 45) Fat 5g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 940mg Carbohydrate 67g (Dietary Fiber 15g) Protein 15g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 44% Calcium 12% Iron 28% DIET EXCHANGES: 4 Starch 1 VegetableFrom "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.