Chopped & Ready

Cincinnati-Style Beef Chili Pasta

with beans and peppers

Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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  • Protein-Packed

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
  • 16 oz. Ground Beef
  • 15½ oz. Kidney Beans
  • 4 fl. oz. Enchilada Sauce
  • 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
  • 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
  • 2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • ⅗ oz. Butter
  • 2 tsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    690
  • Carbohydrates
    64g
  • Net Carbs
    61g
  • Fat
    30g
  • Protein
    38g
  • Sodium
    1610mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • 1 Microwave
  • 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

  • If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.

  1. 1

    Cook the Ground Beef

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add ground beef, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

    Reduce heat to medium. Transfer ground beef to a plate. Wipe pan clean and keep over medium heat. Pan will be hot! Use caution.

  2. 2

    Start the Chili

    Add 2 tsp. olive oil, mixed peppers, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until peppers are tender, 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Finish the Chili

    Drain beans in a colander/strainer.

    Add beans, ground beef, chile and cumin rub, marinara, enchilada sauce (to taste), 1/4 cup water, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.

    If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

    Remove from burner.

    While chili cooks, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Heat Pasta and Finish Dish

    Place pasta and 2 Tbsp. water in a microwave-safe bowl.

    Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.

    Carefully remove from microwave. Stir in garlic salt and softened butter until combined.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with chili. Garnish with cheese. Bon appétit!

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