Rigatoni Chili

Rigatoni Chili is a satisfying and hearty dish with pasta absorbing chili flavors and complementing beans, beef, tomatoes, and a hint of jalapeno for a subtle kick.

Hearty, satisfying dinner - Rigatoni Chili - Pasta Chili

My husband is a big fan of chili, so I decided to create a different chili recipe – Rigatoni Chili. It turned out to be delicious; and just as I expected, he really enjoyed it. This dish is satisfying and hearty, with the pasta soaking up the chili flavor and complementing the beans, beef, and tomatoes perfectly. To add a touch of heat, I included a hint of jalapeno, giving it a subtle kick. I hope you enjoy it as much as he does.

Cozy dinner made easy - Rigatoni Chili

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Equipment

• Pot

• Spatula

Length of Time

• Prep Time - 10 minutes

• Cook time - 50 minutes

Servings

• Serving Size: 1 1/3 cup

• Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

• 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano

• ½ teaspoon chili powder

• ½ teaspoon ground paprika

• ¼ teaspoon ancho powder

• ¼ teaspoon chipotle pepper

• ¼ teaspoon ground mustard

• 1 yellow onion diced

• 2 garlic cloves medium minced

• 1 tablespoon jalapeno small diced

• 14.5 ounces (1 can) diced tomatoes

• 15 ounces (1 can) tomato sauce

• 1 cup beef stock

• 14.5 ounces beef broth 50% less sodium

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire

• 1 tablespoon lime juice

• 15.5 ounces (1 can) light kidney beans drained and rinsed

• 15.25 ounces (1 can) black beans drained and rinsed

• 8 ounces rigatoni pasta

• Kosher salt

• Black pepper

Directions

1. Heat saucepan on medium heat, add oil

2. Add beef, season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, cumin, oregano, chili powder, paprika, ancho powder, chipotle pepper and ground mustard.

3. Once beef is brown, add onions and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper, cook until translucent

4. Add garlic and jalapeno. Cook until fragrant and tender

5. Add diced tomatoes, tomatoes, beef stock and broth, Worcestershire, lime juice, and beans, Bring to a boil.

6. Add pasta, cook 15 minutes until tender

7. Serve

Notes

• You can utilize either broth or stock in the recipe. I prefer to use both to enjoy the best of both worlds. Note if you do, adjust salt.