Recipe: Quick Chunky Beef Chili

Over the years I’ve made many pots of chili but this quick and chunky chili recipe is my absolute favourite. I like to add fresh jalapeños, cheese, sour cream, green onion, and forget the spoon just use crispy tortilla chips instead!

Frequently Asked Questions:

CAN YOU FREEZE CHILI?

Yes, chili is the perfect freezer meal. Divide the cooked chili it into single portions and let it cool. Label the container with the contents and date, then transfer to the freezer. You can keep your chili in the freezer for about three months.

To reheat, simply let the chili thaw in the refrigerator over night and reheat in a pot over low heat, adding water if needed, until warm, or microwave on high for 2 minutes.

HOW LONG SHOULD YOU COOK CHILI?

You’ll want to let this chili simmer for a minimum of 30 minutes, but it’s something that you can leave simmering gently for up to a couple of hours. Chili is one of those dishes that tastes better the longer it cooks. If you do plan to let your chili simmer for a longer period of time, make sure to cover the pot with a lid so it doesn’t dry out. Check it occasionally to make sure all the liquid hasn’t evaporated. If it has, simply add a little water or beef broth.

Quick Chunky Beef Chili

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Author Mary Mammoliti | Kitchen Confession

Ingredients

1 1/2 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 (19 fl oz/540 ml) can red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
1 (19 fl oz/540 ml) can pinto beans, drained & rinsed
1 (28 fluid ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices
1 cup beef broth (add more if you like)
Salt & pepper to taste

Toppings (optional)

Shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream 
Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips

Instructions

1. Add olive oil to a large pot over medium-high heat.

2. Add the beef to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up as you go, until brown.

3. Pour in the onion and red bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes or until softened.

4. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and stir until tomato paste has coated the beef mixture.

5. Add the beans, diced tomatoes, beef broth, cocoa powder, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

6. On high heat bring the ingredients to a gentle boil, reduce the heat, cover leaving a slight opening and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. Taste and add more salt & pepper if needed, serve with desired toppings and enjoy.

Recipe: Quick Chunky Beef Chili

When I make a dish that I love it immediately goes on repeat. Get ready to see this QUICK CHUNKY BEEF CHILI on my instastory all.winter.long. It’s hearty, packed with warm flavourful spices and it’s ready in only 30 minutes! .

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Quick Chunky Beef Chili

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pound lean ground beef

• 2 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 medium onion chopped

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon soy sauce

• 1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 tablespoons chili powder

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

• 1 (19 fl oz/540 ml) can red kidney beans, drained & rinsed

• 1 (19 fl oz/540 ml) can pinto beans, drained & rinsed

• 1 (28 fluid ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices

• 1 cup beef broth * Salt & pepper to taste

toppings (optional)

• Shredded cheddar cheese

• Sour cream

• Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips
  

Instructions

1. Add olive oil to a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for 5-7 minutes or until it's softened.

2. Add the beef to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up as you go, until brown

3. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, cocoa powder, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

4. Add the diced red pepper, beans and diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Increase heat to high and bring it to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Season with salt & pepper and serve with desired toppings and enjoy. 

Recipe: One Pot Chicken And Rice

Get ready for a flavour explosion! Cajun-inspired Chicken thighs cooked on top of spicy rice and beans, and this all happens in one pot! 

……… Mic Drop

Round white bowl with rice and beans topped with two chicken thighs. A couple chili peppers to the side of the bowl with a fork and spoon.

ONE POT CHICKEN AND RICE

Prep Time: 10 minutes 
Cook Time: 45 minutes 
Total Time: 55 minutes 
Serves: 4
Author: Mary Mammoliti | Kitchen Confession 

INGREDIENTS

MARINADE:

• 1 tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 1/2 tsp paprika

• 1/2 tsp pepper

• 1/2 tsp dried ground onion

• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

• 1/2 tsp oregano

• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• Drizzle enough olive oil over the spices to make a wet paste

REST OF DISH:

• 2 Tbsp Olive oil

• 1/4 cup diced pancetta

• 4 bone-in skin on chicken thighs

• 1 medium yellow onion diced

• 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced

• 2 celery stalks diced

• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried parsley

• pinch of red pepper flakes

• salt and pepper to taste

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup DRY long-grain rice, rinsed

• 2 1/4 cup chicken stock or broth

• Minced fresh parsley for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all marinade ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add chicken thighs and turn to coat. Set aside.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

3. Add drizzle of olive oil to dutch oven and heat over MED-HIGH heat. Brown dices pancetta, then transfer to a plate. 3 min

4. Add chicken thighs, skin side down, and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, to develop a nice crispy skin.

5. Transfer chicken to plate with the pancetta.

6. Lower heat to MED-LOW and add in chopped onion, jalapeno and celery. Saute for about 2-3 minutes, until softened.

7. Add parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and stir.

8. Add rice, red kidney beans and chicken stock, stir to combine, and let simmer for 1 minute.

9. Nestle chicken thighs and pancettta on top of the rice (pour in the juices that are left on the plate as well). Return to a simmer, remove from heat, then cover.

10. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes (covered).

11. Remove the lid and bake another 10-15 minutes, until liquid is absorbed into the rice.

12. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve!

Recipe: Sausage & Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner

When you look up the word “Easy” you’ll see a picture of me. WAIT! I didn’t think that through. What I’m trying to say is I’m all about easy and simple meals. No one has time or patience to spend hours after work making dinner. This is when you pull out this recipe for my Sausage & Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner. You’ll have dinner on the table in less than 40 minutes!

All you need for this savoury flavour packed meal are 3 ingredients, one sheet pan and a helper to pour a glass of wine, dinner is served. If you use the time to tidy up while your meal is roasting up in the oven you can probably even have your pj’s on before 7pm and that are what dreams are made of.

Buon Appetito and if you give this recipe a try let me know how it goes. I love hearing for you all. xo’s Mary

Roasted Italian Sausage & Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner

PREP TIME: 10 minutes 
COOK TIME: 30 minutes 
TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes 
SERVINGS: 4
AUTOR: Mary Mammoliti / Kitchen Confession

Quick and easy one-dish dinner perfect for busy weeknights!

INGREDIENTS 

4 links chicken sausages, cut into 2" pieces (you can substitute for Italian sausage)
1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
1 pound sweet potato, cut into 3/4" chunks
1/4 cup extra virgin oil
zest of 1 lemon (optional
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dry parsley
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. Toss the sausage, sprouts, and sweet potato on the baking sheet and set aside.

2. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the sausage/sprouts/sweet potato mixture. Toss to combine.

3. Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, then use a spoon to gently mix the sausage mixture and bake for another 10-15 minutes.

Deconstructed Cabbage Rolls

It’s Monday! ….. wait, is the ! too much? Well, I’m excited because I’ve got the perfect no fuss, ready in 30 minute meal “DECONSTRUCTED CABBAGE ROLLS” AAAAAND you’ll have plenty for lunch the next day!! So this recipe makes it a !!! type of day …. Right? 😊👍

Deconstructed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
½ - 1 head cabbage, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce (I use home made tomato sauce, you can use a low sodium, no sugar added brand)
salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions

In a large pan, brown ground beef. Add onion and continue cooking until translucent. Drain extra fat in the pan. Return ground beef to the pan, add garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.
Add olive oil, cabbage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt and pepper to the meat mixture and stir to combine. Cover and simmer about 20 - 30 minutes until the cabbage is soft.
Serve and enjoy!

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Chicken Avocado Wraps

Easter weekend’s got you like “ugh, can’t eat another bite”….over indulged a bit too much on chocolate? It’s okay, bring this for lunch tomorrow. You’ll thank me later 😊👍

Chicken Avocado Wraps

Ready in: 20 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients
1 cup shredded cooked rotisserie chicken or pre cooked chicken breast cut into small cubes
1 ½ avocados, hollowed and cut into small pieces
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped and divided
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon crushed garlic
12-15 cherry tomatoes, quartered
4 ounces Gruyere cheese
Juice from half a lemon
4 whole grain wraps
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
Place 1 ounce of Gruyere cheese onto each whole grain wrap.
In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt garlic and salt. Set aside.
In a medium size bowl, combine avocado, tomatoes, lemon juice, and half of the Parsley. Set aside. In a skillet, brown the cooked chicken with the olive oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. While cooking, sprinkle with the remaining half of the parsley.
Remove from heat and add ¼ of the chicken to each pita.
Top the chicken with a drizzle of the yogurt mixture followed by a large spoonful of the avocado mixture.
Wrap, roll and serve.

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