Best Italian-Style Chili Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
406 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Best Italian-Style Chili Recipe
Description
Best Italian-Style Chili Recipe uses ground beef combined with diced onions, celery, carrots, and green peppers sautéed in olive oil with Italian seasoning and chili powder. The vegetables soften and release aromatic flavors before the beef is browned and combined with crushed tomato and kidney beans. The chili simmers until tender, allowing the flavors to meld well. Fresh herbs like basil and parsley add brightness, while mascarpone and Parmigiano cheeses lend a creamy, savory finish that complements the robust, herb-infused base.
This chili offers a comforting texture with tender meat and vegetables in a moderately thick sauce. The combination of tomato and beans provides substance without overwhelming spiciness, making it suitable for those who appreciate a balanced chili with an Italian herb profile.
Serve the chili hot, topped individually with mascarpone, parmesan, chopped basil, and parsley. It pairs well with crusty, no-knead bread, making it ideal for warming meals where a rich, meat-and-vegetable stew is desired.
For storage, keep leftovers refrigerated up to 4–5 days or frozen up to 3 months, excluding fresh toppings. Using store-bought or fresh herb blends allows customization; doubling fresh herbs can substitute for dried Italian seasoning.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- ¾ cup celery diced
- ¾ cup carrot diced
- 1 cup green pepper diced (or bell pepper variety of choice)
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Mix dry herb
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 lb ground beef 80% lean
- 1 ounce can crushed tomato Tuttorosso brand, with basil
- 1 ounce can Kidney Beans drained, rinsed
- 1 cup water
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaf
- parsley for serving, fresh chopped
- basil for serving, fresh, chopped
- mascarpone cheese for serving
- Parmigiano Cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil on medium heat in a large pot. Add: onions, garlic, celery, carrots, peppers, Italian spices, and chili powder. Stir and let cook for 5-6 minutes until veggies are soft and herbs aromatic.
- Add ground meat, breaking meat into crumbles, incorporating with vegetables, with wooden spoon for 3 minutes.
- Add Tuttorosso Crushed Tomato with Basil, kidney beans, bay leaves, and water, stir to combine. Let simmer for 30 minutes until meat and vegetables are tender.
- Taste. Add Salt and Pepper to preference. Remove bay leaves.
- Before serving, add a dollop of mascarpone and a sprinkle of Parmigiano cheese, basil, and parsley in each individual serving. Serve hot with delicious no knead bread!
Notes
- Italian seasoning combines oregano, thyme, basil, and rosemary; fresh herbs may be used at twice the amount of dried.
- Store the chili covered in the fridge for up to 4-5 days or freeze without fresh toppings for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 274mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 1110mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 3518IU | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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