Best 11 Easy Italian Style Chili Recipes

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In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover the secrets to crafting the perfect Italian-style chili, a delightful dish that captures the essence of Italian culinary traditions with its vibrant flavors and aromatic blend of herbs and spices. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore a delectable array of recipes, each offering a unique interpretation of this classic dish, ensuring that every home cook can create a sensational chili that will tantalize taste buds and leave a lasting impression on family and friends.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN CHILI



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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.

ITALIAN STYLE CHILI



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This is an easy to make departure from your traditional chili. This recipe calls for pepperoni, mushrooms and a jar of prepared spaghetti sauce. Every time I make this for others, I am always asked for the recipe.

Provided by AmyHood

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef
¾ cup chopped onion
1 (26 ounce) jar three cheese spaghetti sauce
1 ½ cups water
2 teaspoons sugar
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
2 ounces sliced pepperoni
1 tablespoon beef bouillon
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Crumble ground beef into a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, and cook, stirring, until beef is evenly browned. Drain grease, if necessary.
  • Pour in the spaghetti sauce, water, sugar, tomatoes, mushrooms, pepperoni, bouillon, chili powder and kidney beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 1407.4 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

EASY ITALIAN-STYLE CHILI



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Enjoy an Easy Italian-Style Chili, made with spaghetti sauce, pasta and Parmesan. This Italian-style chili is quick too-ready to serve in just 30 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
2 cups water
2 cups medium-size pasta shapes, any variety, uncooked
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed
1 onion, chopped
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 Tbsp. chili powder

Steps:

  • Brown meat in Dutch oven or large deep skillet; drain.
  • Add pasta sauce, water, pasta, beans, onions, 1/4 cup cheese and chili powder; stir. Cover; cook on medium heat 10 to 12 min. or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Top with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 700 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

BEEF AND PORK ITALIAN CHILI



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons EVOO
1 1/2 pounds coarsely ground beef sirloin
1 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons chili powder, such as Gebhardt's, or 1 tablespoon ground red chili pepper
Salt and coarse pepper or peppercorn blend
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced rosemary
1 large bay leaf
Pinch ground cloves
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups beef stock
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 cup passata or tomato sauce
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup quick-cooking polenta
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup (a couple handfuls) grated pecorino cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add EVOO, the beef and pork; brown and crumble. Season with the chili powder, salt and pepper. Add the carrot, celery, onion, garlic, rosemary, bay leaf and cloves and cook for 8 to 10 minutes to soften the vegetables. Add the tomato paste and stir a minute. Add the beef stock, diced tomatoes and passata or tomato sauce. Simmer to combine the flavors and thicken. Cool and store; reheat over medium heat.
  • To serve, bring the chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepot, whisk in the polenta, 3 minutes. Stir in the butter, cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Serve the chili with polenta alongside.

EASY ITALIAN-STYLE CHILI



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What do you get when you combine Hunt's® 100% natural tomatoes with Kraft® 100% grated Parmesan cheese? Dinner that's 100% delicious. Bring flavor to your table with this carefully crafted recipe.

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
1 cup chopped onion
2 cans (8 oz each) Hunt's® Tomato Sauce
1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, undrained
2 cups water
1 cup small size pasta, any shape, uncooked
1 can (16 oz each) kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1/3 cup Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

  • 1. Brown meat and onion in large saucepan; drain.
  • 2. Add tomato sauce, undrained tomatoes, water, pasta, beans, 1/4 cup cheese and chili powder; stir. Cover; cook on medium heat 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Sprinkle with remaining cheese just before serving.

EASY HOMEMADE CHILI



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Easy homemade chili. Goes great with cornbread or over corn chips for a chili pie! I like to use spicy pinto beans.

Provided by Tobi Hargis

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 ½ cups water
1 pinch chili powder
1 pinch garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the beef and onion and saute until meat is browned and onion is tender. Add the stewed tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, beans and water.
  • Season with the chili powder, garlic powder, salt and ground black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 17.9 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 525.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

ITALIAN-STYLE CHILI



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This tastes even better the next day and freezes well also --- serve this on cooked spaghetti with crusty bread on the side, all ground beef or Italian sausage meat may be used if desired --- plan ahead this sauce needs some time to cook, the longer you cook it the thicker and richer it will be, you may also make this in a crockpot --- the recipe may be doubled, adjust the chili powder and all ingredient amounts to taste, try not to omit the Italian pepperoni, it really adds extra flavor to this dish! :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Beans

Time 1h50m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried red chili pepper flakes (to taste) (optional)
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (26 ounce) jar three-cheese pasta sauce (I use Classico brand four-cheese pasta sauce)
1 1/2 cups beef broth or 1 1/2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3/4 lb button mushroom (or to taste)
2 -3 ounces italian pepperoni, diced
1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder (can use more)
1 -2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
salt and black pepper (to taste)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
cooked spaghetti
parmesan cheese (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add in ground beef, Italian sausage meat, onion, garlic, chili flakes and bell pepper; cook until the meat is browned breaking up meat with a spoon while cooking; drain fat.
  • Add in spaghetti sauce, beef broth or water, tomatoes with juice, mushrooms, pepperoni, bouillon powder and chili powder and cumin; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally (add in a little more water or broth if the mixture is too thick).
  • After 1 hour of cooking season with salt and pepper and add in kidney beans, continue cooking for 30 minutes more (or a little longer).
  • At the end of cooking stir in the cheddar cheese or you may sprinkle on top in place of the Parmesan cheese.
  • Ladle on top of cooked spaghetti, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 93.9, Sodium 1550.5, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 8, Protein 33.5

WEEKNIGHT ITALIAN-STYLE CHILI



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Weeknight-easy, this chili is! If you have 30 minutes, a pound of ground beef and a few pantry staples (think pasta and tomato sauce), you're set.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cups water
2 cups medium pasta shells, uncooked
2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Brown meat with onions in large saucepan on medium heat; drain. Return meat mixture to pan.
  • Add water, pasta, tomato sauce, beans, tomatoes, 1/4 cup cheese and seasonings; stir. Cover; cook 10 to 12 min. or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve topped with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 840 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

CROCK POT ITALIAN CHILI



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A different variation of chili that my family enjoys. Adapted from Simple and Delicious and modified for my families tastes.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Pork

Time 26m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can 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 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 80.2, Sodium 1277.8, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 11.3, Protein 26.2

EASY CHILI



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This easy chili recipe has everything you love about the dish. It's richly seasoned, hearty and free of any hard-to-find ingredients or unnecessary steps. After a quick bit of chopping and sautéing, stir in stewed tomatoes, beans and seasonings, and you'll be well on your way to serving up this favorite winter pick-me-up dinner. If you're serving this at a get-together or on game day, impress your crowd by setting up a toppings grazing board! Fill bowls with different types of cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, guacamole, fresh salsa and corn chips-the topping possibilities are endless.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef round
1 1/4 cups chopped onions
1 1/4 cups chopped green bell peppers
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14.5 oz each) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (8 oz) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 package (1 oz) onion soup mix (from 2-oz box)
1 cup water
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/4 teaspoons red pepper sauce
6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Spray 4-quart Dutch oven with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add beef, onions, green peppers and garlic; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain.
  • Add tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, onion soup mix, water, chili powder, paprika and pepper sauce. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg

CINCINNATI-STYLE CHILI



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My husband had this type of chili when visiting a friend in Ohio and was thrilled when I made it at home. Serving it with spaghetti, cheese, onions and beans makes it what Cincinnatians call five-way. -Tari Ambler, Shorewood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 pounds extra-lean ground turkey
2 medium onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat spaghetti
TOPPINGS:
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, chopped

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook turkey, onions and garlic until turkey is no longer pink. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. , In a large bowl, combine tomato sauce, broth, vinegar, chocolate and seasonings; pour over turkey mixture. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours. , Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Remove bay leaf from chili. For each serving, place 3/4 cup spaghetti in a bowl. Top with about 2/3 cup chili, 3 tablespoons kidney beans, 2 tablespoons cheese and 1 tablespoon chopped onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chili.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many variations of Italian-style chili, so feel free to add or omit ingredients to suit your taste.
  • Use a variety of beans. This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcook the beans. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Add the sausage and ground beef towards the end of the cooking time. This will help to keep them from becoming dry and tough.
  • Season the chili to taste. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or chili powder depending on your personal preference.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include grated cheese, sour cream, diced onions, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Italian-style chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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