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Thursday, July 30, 2015

Tortellini Chili

Chili is an all time favorite around the SFFS house. Easy to make and so good. We even eat it year 'round. Another one of the things I enjoy is tortellini so a mash-up of the chili and some yummy cheese filled pasta was a no-brainer! This would be great in the crock pot...just don't add the pasta too soon or it will turn to mush. YUK! I'd say add it...cooked previously to al dente...about 30 minutes before you want to eat and it should be perfect! This is a great dish any time!!!

Tortellini Chili



1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion ~ diced
1 clove garlic ~ minced
1 8-ounce package tortellini ~ cooked according to package directions
1 32-ounce container chicken or beef stock
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 14-ounce can beans ~ pinto, black, kidney, etc.
1 package chili mix or three tablespoons homemade chili seasoning

In a large pot, saute the onion and garlic for about 10 minutes.

Add the ground beef and cook until done.

Add the stock, tomatoes, beans and chili seasoning.

Bring to a boil then turn heat to low and simmer about 30 minutes.

Add the cooked tortellini and heat through.

Let's make some chili! 
Let's make some chili!

Saute the onion and garlic then add the ground beef and cook until done. 
Saute the onion and garlic then add 
the ground beef and cook until done.

Add the rest of the ingredients EXCEPT the tortellini. 
Add the rest of the ingredients 
EXCEPT the tortellini.

Stir and simmer for a while. 
Stir and simmer for a while.

About 15 minutes before you want to eat, add the COOKED tortellini. 
About 15 minutes before you want 
to eat, add the COOKED tortellini.

Serve it up! 
Serve it up!