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Southwest-Style Two-Bean Chili

with crispy tortilla strips and cheddar

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 15½ oz. Kidney Beans
  • 15 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
  • 15 oz. Pinto Beans
  • 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
  • 3 oz. Corn Kernels
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Info
    ⅗ oz. Butter
  • ½ oz. Tortilla Strips
  • 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
  • 1 Tbsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
Contains: FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, and FD&C Red No. 40
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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    660
  • Carbohydrates
    90g
  • Net Carbs
    76g
  • Fat
    21g
  • Protein
    29g
  • Sodium
    1750mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Medium Pot

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil. If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes. If using Impossible burger, break up until burger reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes. Add to chili as desired.

  1. 1

    Start the Chili

    Place a medium pot over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.

    Add corn, peppers, chile and cumin rub, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pot. Stir occasionally until slightly tender and lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes and Drain Beans

    Stir tomatoes, mirepoix base, and 1/2 cup water into hot pot. Bring to a simmer.

    While chili comes to a simmer, drain pinto beans and kidney beans in a colander.

  3. 3

    Finish the Chili

    Once simmering, add beans to hot pot. Stir occasionally until slightly thickened and mixture darkens, 8-10 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    Stir in butter until melted and combined.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with cheese and tortilla strips. Bon appétit!

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