Chili From Leftover Sauce
featured in 6 Ways to Reuse Leftover Pasta Sauce
Don't let leftover sauce go to waste–turn it into a delicious chili with this recipe! Ground beef, beans, and a few simple spices are all you need to transform your leftover sauce into a hearty and comforting meal. Serve it up with some sour cream, bread, or cheese for a cozy dinner at home.
Tasty Team
May 04, 2023
98% would make again
Inspired by allrecipes.com
Ingredients
for 12 servings
- 1 lb ground beef (455 g)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups tomato sauce (675 g)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 16 oz kidney bean (425 g), 1 can
- 12 oz black beans (375 g), 1 can
- sour cream, for serving
- cheddar cheese, for serving
Nutrition Info
- Calories 189
- Fat 7g
- Carbs 19g
- Fiber 5g
- Sugar 3g
- Protein 16g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a heavy bottom pot, brown the ground beef with the onions, pepper, and garlic on medium heat.
- Add the sauce and spices and bring to a simmer.
- Add the beans and simmer, covered, for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Serve warm with sour cream and cheddar cheese.
- Enjoy!
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Inspired by allrecipes.com