Best 7 Contadina Italian Chili Recipes

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Contadina Italian Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the best of Italian and Mexican cuisine. With its rich tomato sauce, tender beef, and a variety of colorful vegetables, this chili is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. It's perfect for a casual family meal or a festive gathering with friends. So get ready to experience the deliciousness of Contadina Italian Chili!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN CHILI



Italian Chili image

By adding Italian seasoning and fresh veggies, our Test Kitchen put an Italian spin on traditional Southwestern-style chili and created this slow-simmered hearty dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup diced zucchini
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, red pepper, water, celery, broth, chili powder, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic and salt. , Drain beef mixture; add to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables are tender. , Add the beans, mushrooms, zucchini and parsley. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 947mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CONTADINA® HAWAIIAN-STYLE PIZZA



Contadina® Hawaiian-Style Pizza image

Crumbled bacon, pineapple chunks, bell pepper strips and prepared pizza sauce make a quick and tasty pizza.

Provided by Contadina

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Contadina®

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (13.8 ounce) package refrigerated pizza crust dough
6 strips turkey bacon or lean deli ham slices
1 cup Contadina® Pizza Sauce or Pizza Squeeze
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (20 ounce) can Del Monte® Pineapple Chunks in 100% Juice, well drained
½ cup thinly sliced green or red bell pepper strips
¼ cup sliced green onion or diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Press dough into a 15x10-inch rectangle, and decoratively pinch the edges, if desired. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges begin to turn light golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon or deli ham until crisp in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; crumble and set aside.
  • Spread pizza sauce evenly over crust. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining toppings. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 26.3 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 933.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

CONTADINA® QUICK BOLOGNESE SAUCE



Contadina® Quick Bolognese Sauce image

For a quick weeknight dinner, this Bolognese sauce with ground beef and veggies, beef broth or wine is a perfect dish for families on the go.

Provided by Contadina

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Contadina®

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
3 ounces bacon, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup sliced celery
½ cup chopped carrots
½ cup COLLEGE INN® Fat Free & Lower Sodium Beef Broth, or red or white wine
1 (28 ounce) can CONTADINA® Crushed Tomatoes
¾ cup whole milk
Cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Brown beef, bacon, onion, celery and carrots in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes.
  • Add broth; simmer until evaporated, scraping browned bits from bottom of pan.
  • Stir in tomatoes and milk. Simmer over medium-low heat until sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 59.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 534.5 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

CONTADINA® ITALIAN CHILI



Contadina® Italian Chili image

This not-too-spicy chili with Italian sausage, cannellini beans, and tomatoes with garlic is ready to ladle up in less than 30 minutes.

Provided by Contadina

Categories     Contadina®

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound mild or sweet Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans CONTADINA® Diced Tomatoes with Roasted Garlic, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can CONTADINA® Tomato Sauce
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon Cooked pasta
Shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
Sour cream
Sliced green onion

Steps:

  • Brown sausage in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Add onion, oregano and chili flakes. Cook until onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce and beans. Bring to a simmer; cover and simmer on low heat 10 minutes. Serve over pasta with choice of toppings, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1591.6 mg, Sugar 11 g

CONTADINA® ITALIAN CHILI



Contadina® Italian Chili image

This not-too-spicy chili with Italian sausage, cannellini beans, and tomatoes with garlic is ready to ladle up in less than 30 minutes.

Provided by Contadina

Categories     Contadina®

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound mild or sweet Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans CONTADINA® Diced Tomatoes with Roasted Garlic, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can CONTADINA® Tomato Sauce
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon Cooked pasta
Shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
Sour cream
Sliced green onion

Steps:

  • Brown sausage in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Add onion, oregano and chili flakes. Cook until onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce and beans. Bring to a simmer; cover and simmer on low heat 10 minutes. Serve over pasta with choice of toppings, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1591.6 mg, Sugar 11 g

CLASSIC CONTADINA® SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Classic Contadina® Spaghetti Sauce image

This classic pasta sauce with lots of tomatoes and Italian sausage served on hot cooked pasta makes a quick, satisfying dinner any night of the week.

Provided by Contadina

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Contadina®

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed), or extra lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (28 ounce) can CONTADINA® Crushed Tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can CONTADINA® Tomato Sauce
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon sugar
1 pound Cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Combine sausage, onion and garlic in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink inside, stirring to break up sausage.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, oregano, basil, salt, sugar.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, uncovered, 30 minutes. Serve over hot cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.2 calories, Carbohydrate 69.8 g, Cholesterol 57.5 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1401.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

BEEF CONTADINA



Beef Contadina image

Named not because it has the famous tomato sauce in it! Contadina is Italian for "Farmer's Wife" or "Country Woman".

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 42m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs cube steaks, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/4 lbs new potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, cored,seed,and cut into 1 inch squares
1 red bell pepper, cored,seed,and cut into 1 inch squares
1 large tomatoes, seeded,and cut into 1 inch chunks
1/4 teaspoon basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Season meat (to taste) with salt and pepper; saute meat in olive oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until brown on all sides; remove from skillet.
  • Add potatoes to skillet and saute 1 minute; lower heat to medium-low; cook, turning often, for 7-8 minutes or until potatoes are browned.
  • Stir in garlic, and saute 1 minute, adding 1 tbsp of olive oil if necessary.
  • Stir in bell peppers and tomato chunks, cooking 5 minutes more, or until peppers are crisp-tender, and potatoes are done.
  • Return meat to pan; sprinkle with herbs and toss to heat through; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.7, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 69.2, Sodium 259.9, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.9, Protein 27.1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the chili will be. Use fresh vegetables, ground beef, and canned tomatoes.
  • Brown the beef well: Browning the beef adds flavor to the chili. Be sure to brown it over medium-high heat until it is browned on all sides.
  • Add a variety of vegetables: Vegetables add flavor and texture to the chili. Some good vegetables to add include onions, bell peppers, carrots, and celery.
  • Use a variety of spices: Spices give chili its characteristic flavor. Some good spices to use include chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder.
  • Simmer the chili for a long time: Simmering the chili allows the flavors to develop and deepen. Simmer it for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: Some good toppings for chili include cheese, sour cream, onions, and jalapenos.

Conclusion:

Contadina Italian Chili is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. It is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of ground beef, vegetables, and spices creates a flavorful and hearty chili that is sure to please everyone. You can also experiment with different ingredients and spices to create your own unique chili recipe. With a little creativity, you can make a chili that is perfect for your taste.

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