Chopped & Ready
Campfire Beef Chili
with cheese, green chiles, and Johnny cakes
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
- 15 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
- 15 oz. Pinto Beans
- 8 oz. Corn Muffin Mix
- 3 oz. Diced White Onion
- 3 oz. Frozen Corn
- 2 oz. Fire-Roasted Diced Hatch Green Chile Peppers
- 1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Light Chili Powder
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories570
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Carbohydrates71g
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Net Carbs61g
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Fat21g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1730mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Plate
- 1 Colander/Strainer
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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1 Start the Chili
Place a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef, onions, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot, dry pot. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.Drain any excess liquid from pot. Pot will be hot! Use caution. -
2 Finish the Chili
Drain and rinse beans in a colander/strainer.
Add taco seasoning, chili powder (to taste), 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, tomatoes, beans, chicken base, corn, green chiles (to taste), and 1 cup water to hot pot. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the chili powder and/or green chiles.Once simmering, stir occasionally until corn and beans are heated through, 4-6 minutes.Remove from burner.While chili cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Make the Johnny Cake Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine corn muffin mix and 3/4 cup water.
Stir until mixture reaches the consistency of pancake batter. If too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. -
4 Cook Johnny Cakes and Finish Dish
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
Working in batches, add four separate 1/4 cup scoops of batter to hot pan. Cook undisturbed until bubbles form on surface and bottom is lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.Gently flip and cook undisturbed again until cooked through and lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.Replenish cooking spray, if necessaryRemove from burner. Transfer to a plate.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chili with cheese. Bon appétit!
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