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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This is chili-pasta that makes a big batch for a casual get together. It's super easy and really filling. Ingredients:
6-8 slices bacon, finely chopped |
2 pounds lean ground beef |
2 medium onions, chopped |
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped |
1/2 cup chopped celery |
2-3 garlic cloves, minced |
2-28 ounce cans and 1 -16 ounce can whole tomatoes, undrained but chopped |
1-15 ounce can kidney beans, undrained |
1-15 ounce can pinto beans, drained |
2-3 tablespoons chili powder |
2 teaspoons beef bouillon |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
1-16 ounce package rotini |
1 16 ounce package shredded sharp cheddar cheese, for garnish |
sour cream, for garnish |
chopped scallions for garnish |
corn chips for garnish |
Directions:
1. In a large kettle, dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp.
2. Add ground beef, onion, peppers, celery and garlic.
3. Cook until beef is browned; drain.
4. Add tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, chili powder, beef bouillon, cumin, red pepper flakes and salt (if desired).
5. Simmer covered 1 hour.
6. Cook rotini according to package directions, drain.
7. When chili is done, stir in drained rotini and heat through.
8. Serve with sour cream, scallions, shredded cheddar cheese and corn chips.
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