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Beef, Pork, and Bean Chili With Apples in a Nest
Recipes Beef, Pork, and Bean Chili With Apples in a Nest
6 servings
40 minutes total (Active 40 minutes)
  • Prepare apples through step 1 and begin to bake - 10 minutes
  • Prepare chili and begin to simmer; continue apples - 15 minutes
  • Complete chili and let apples stand to cool; serve - 15 minutes
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    Beef, Pork, and Bean Chili
    Ingredients
    • 1 (24-oz) jar roasted red peppers, coarsely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons canola oil
    • 8 oz fresh pre-diced onions (1 ½ cups)
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 ¼ lb ground meatloaf blend (beef/pork)
    • 1 can reduced-sodium black beans (15-16 oz), drained
    • 1 can chili beans with mild sauce (15-16 oz), undrained
    • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles (10-14.5 oz), undrained
    • 2 (8-oz) cans no-salt-added tomato sauce
    • ⅓ cup chopped black olives
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 (8.5-oz) pouch pre-cooked basmati rice
    Steps
    1. Preheat large stock pot on medium 2-3 minutes. Chop peppers. Place oil in pan, then add peppers, onions, and chili powder; cook 2-3 minutes or until onions are tender.
    2. Add meat; cook and stir 5-6 minutes, stirring to crumble meat, or until no pink remains.
    3. Stir in remaining ingredients (except rice). Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer 15 minutes.
    4. Microwave rice following package instructions. Spoon chili into serving bowls; top with rice and chili toppings. Serve. (Makes 8 servings.)
    Apples in a Nest
    Ingredients
    • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), divided
    • 2 sweet, crisp apples
    • 1 (9-oz) tub apple crisp mix
    • 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
    Prep
    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 12-cup muffin pan with 1 tablespoon butter. Cut remaining butter into small pieces; place in medium bowl to soften.
    • Peel apples; cut into small cubes.
    Steps
    1. Combine crisp mix with butter; knead until a dough forms. Divide dough into muffin cups, pressing firmly to flatten; bake 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine apples with cinnamon sugar.
    2. Top each crust with 2 tablespoons apple mixture; bake 10-12 minutes or until apples soften. Let stand 10 minutes to cool. (Use a plastic knife around crust to release from pan.) Serve.
    Serving Suggestions
  • Complete your meal with cheese, sour cream, and hot sauce (to top chili) and whipped topping (over dessert).
  • Make it hearty and fun by serving the chili in Bakery bread bowls.
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    Beef, Pork, and Bean Chili

    Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 420, Total Fat 19g, Chol 65mg, Sodium 800mg, Total Carb 37g, Fiber 6g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 60%, Vitamin C 80%, Iron 25%

    Apples in a Nest

    Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 350, Total Fat 15g, Chol 40mg, Sodium 120mg, Total Carb 48g, Fiber 2g, Calc 4%, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 4%, Iron 6%