8-Minute Chili

Who would think you could serve 8-minute chili? This may be the most revolutionary idea since adding beans to a bowl of red.
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Ingredients

  • 1 carton or tub 20 ounces taco sauce with seasoned ground beef, fully cooked
  • 1 package 9 ounces frozen corn
  • 1 can 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes with chiles, undrained
  • 1 can 15 1/2 ounces red kidney beans, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons minced scallions

Instructions

  • Place the sauce and seasoned ground beef, corn, tomatoes, and beans in a large pan.
  • Cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the mixture is hot.
  • Sprinkle in the cilantro and scallions and simmer 1 minute.
  • Vary It!
  • Pass a bowl of grated taco cheese and let everyone help themselves to a cheese topping.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Speed It Up!

For a healthy vegetarian alternative, cut out the taco sauce with seasoned ground beef. Add a second can of red kidney beans and a can of stewed zucchini in tomato sauce. Trim the cooking time by a minute or two. Season with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 541 kcal
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Course Main Dish / Meat