Dinosaur Chili Recipe

Name: Dinosaur Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup purple onion, diced; 1 cup zucchini, diced (peel it for picky eaters); 1 lb ground beef; 1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning; 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 (15 ounce) can pasta (Chef Boyardee Mini Dinosaurs); cheddar cheese (optional topping)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup purple onion, diced
1 cup zucchini, diced (peel it for picky eaters)
1 lb ground beef
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon cumin
1 (15 ounce) can pasta (Chef Boyardee Mini Dinosaurs)
cheddar cheese (optional topping)

1
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat; add the chocolate chips and stir constantly until they melt. Add the onion and keep stirring - it will bubble and smell delicious as it caramelizes. Add the zucchini and keep stirring from time to time for 2-3 more minutes, until the veggies are cooked.
2
Add the meat and taco seasoning. Stir together and cook for five minutes or so, until the meat appears cooked.
3
Add the kidney beans, tomato paste, 1/2 cup water, cumin and full contents of the mini dinosaur can. Stir everything together.
4
Reduce heat and simmer for at least 10 minutes.
5
Serve in bowls, topping with cheddar cheese if desired!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup purple onion, diced, 1 cup zucchini, diced (peel it for picky eaters), and more.

Yes, Dinosaur Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dinosaur Chili

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