It’s officially CHILI SEASON!
That’s right! I’m wearing a cozy sweater and boots today, so that only means one thing — time to fire up the stove and simmer away a comforting pot of my….
ZITI CHILI!
My mom made this when Steven and I were in Wisconsin last week, and let me tell ya — it is a phenomenal meal to have on hand for lunches or even a no-fuss dinner! Because the leftovers are even better!
Yes, it does have Ziti in it, which makes it not gluten free – so for my GF version, you’re going to OMIT the ziti, and instead, cook your GF pasta right before you serve it, and put the chili over the noodles – (which is Cincinnati style, anyway…). If you just flat out substitute GF noodles for ziti, the GF noodles will get gummy as time goes on, as gluten free noodles tend to do.
So – without further ado…..
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ZITI CHILI
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion -diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound 80% lean ground beef – I used grass-fed
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 tablespoon onion powder
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper* -optional
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 16 oz can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1/2 box ziti noodles GF/SCD omit
Garnishes
- 1 Tbsp sour cream SCD omit
- 2 Tbsp shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp chives
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, saute the onion in 2 Tbsp EVOO for 5 minutes over medium high heat. Add in the garlic, and let cook for another 2 minutes.
- Then, add the ground beef. Cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned.
- Next, add the spices, sugar, tomato paste, and salt and pepper.
- Finally, add the broth, diced tomatoes *with their juice, drained and rinsed beans, and tomato sauce. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and let cook for 20-25 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, boil 1/2 box ziti until al dente. Add to simmering chili for the last few minutes it’s simmering to marry the flavors.
- This will keep for up to a week in the fridge. Also great to freeze in individual portions!
Helpful Tips/Links:
USE San Marzano Tomatoes for this recipe!
– San Marzano Diced Tomatoes
– San Marzano Tomato Paste
– San Marzano Tomato Sauce
Stock pot
Good chef’s knife
Info on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet
What can I say about this meal, but YUM!
I don’t think it gets much better than this: pasta with homey and cozy beef chili over top! We’re giving Skyline Chili a run for its money!
There’s nothing better than diving into a warm bowl of chili on a cold day with a mountain of cheese on top, and this is what those dreams are made of.
The chili itself is the perfect combination of meat and tomato. It’s not too “tomatoey” as some chilis can be. And it’s also not too meat heavy. It feels light, yet decadently delicious.
Plus, the addition of the ziti really makes you feel like you’ve eaten a “whole meal” instead of just a bowl of “soup.”
So do yourself a favor and make this dish tonight! The leftovers are honestly the best part. It gets better with time, as the flavors “marry” together, and you can serve it over a baked potato, over a piece of bread, with a fried egg on top, even over a salad. The possibilities for “leftover remixes” are endless!
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23 responses to “ZITI CHILI!”
Wow, you just gave me more ideas on how I can make my own chili better, Caralyn! I made a pot today and sauteed the onions as a friend on Instagram suggested. The chili is in my crockpot for six hours and not done yet but boy it tastes good! We think alike! ❤️
Hi John! Oh nice! that is super exciting! your chili sounds delicious — sauteed onions are phenomenal in just about anything! Hugs and love xox
Made my chili the other day. It was cold and rainy, and perfect for chili.
I use deer meat in mine. We ran out of deer and used elk meat. Very good!
Oooh yay! this this definitely chili weather! ohhhh how interesting! sounds yummy! Hugs and love xox
That looks so good. I never did chili and pasta until my husband took me to Gold Star a couple years ago. Now I see the appeal
Cincinnati Chili is my FAVORITE!
me too! i love a coney!! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Thank you Kristie! this was phenomenal! oooh Gold Star! Next you’ve gotta try Skyline! (Gold Star took a page our of Skyline’s book 😉 haha ) Hugs and love xox
We had Skyline 2 weeks ago when we went to the Air Force museum while camping in Wapakoneta. I learned why their meals come with 2 chili dogs instead of 1 standard Michigan Coney. 😂🤣
oh nice!!! hahha yes — big portions in ohio! hahhaha
thanks and thank your mom too ! 😉
thanks Leo! i will pass that along! Hugs and love xox
BTW – Good luck on your move! 😉
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thank you for the link up! Hugs and love xox
I made a HUGE pot of chili over the weekend. It was delicious
oh that’s awesome! it is definitely chili weather! Hugs and love xox
Looks delicious!
thank you Aadya! Hugs and love xox
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That looks so good.
Thank you Amanda! oh it was!!!! Hugs and love xox
I love trying chili variations, and pasta in chili is definitely a new one for me. I look forward to trying it. thanks.