Quick Ortega Chili
A bowl of weeknight comfort. Enjoy this chili with cornbread and a tall glass of iced tea. This chili also performs double-duty — enjoy some now and freeze some for later.
Recipe Ingredients:
2 pounds lean ground beef or turkey
4 (15-ounce) cans kidney or black beans, undrained
2 (16-ounce) jars ORTEGA Salsa - Homestyle Recipe
1 1/2 cups water
1 (1.25-ounce) package ORTEGA® Taco Seasoning Mix
Sour cream for accompaniment (optional)
Shredded cheddar cheese for accompaniment (optional)
Cooking Directions:
- Cook beef in 5 to 6-quart Dutch oven until brown. Stir in beans, salsa, water and seasoning mix. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
- Spoon half of chili into 2-quart freezer container or two 1-quart freezer containers. Seal, label and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Serve remaining chili with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.
Makes 8 servings.
To Reheat Frozen Chili: Transfer frozen chili to 5 to 6-quart Dutch oven; cover. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through. Serve with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.
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