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Chuckwagon Chili

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I actually made this before the baby was born. And of course, froze the extras. Because there were lots of extras. And we are eating those leftovers tonight!

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Chuckwagon Chili

Simple and full of flavor!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup dried red kidney beans
  • 1.5 lb. ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 3 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups uncooked pasta "wheels" ** Use GF pasta if needed
  • Shredded cheese to top in each serving bowl (optional)
  • 4 small apples

Instructions

  • Soak and cook dried beans in large pot. Drain and rinse the beans.
  • In the same pot that you cooked the beans, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion. Drain and rinse. Return to pot.
  • In small saucepan, cook 2 cups uncooked pasta wheels as directed on package.
  • Combine the ground beef/onions, cooked red beans, diced tomatoes (undrained), tomato paste PLUS 4 cans of water, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper.
  • Cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, allowing time for flavors to mingle.
  • Slice or dice apples.
  • Serve Chuckwagon Chili with sliced apples.