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Leftover Chili Recipes

17 Best Leftover Chili Recipes

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 large white onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 15-oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 15-oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cup. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 12 ounces. pasta such as orecchiette or shells
  • 2 cup shredded cheddar

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil over medium heat, and then add the onions. Cook for several minutes until they’re beginning to become soft and translucent.
  • then add the garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Brown the ground beef in the pan with the onion and garlic. Then drain the fat.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, chicken broth, and pasta.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook it all together for about 14-15 minutes, until the pasta is cooked.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cheese so that it melts into the chili
    Serve garnished with chives