Dinosaur Chili

Name: Dinosaur Chili
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup purple onion, diced; 1 cup zucchini, diced (peel it for picky eaters); 1 lb ground beef; 1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning; 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 (15 ounce) can pasta (Chef Boyardee Mini Dinosaurs); cheddar cheese (optional topping)

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup purple onion, diced
1 cup zucchini, diced (peel it for picky eaters)
1 lb ground beef
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon cumin
1 (15 ounce) can pasta (Chef Boyardee Mini Dinosaurs)
cheddar cheese (optional topping)

Directions

1

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat; add the chocolate chips and stir constantly until they melt. Add the onion and keep stirring - it will bubble and smell delicious as it caramelizes. Add the zucchini and keep stirring from time to time for 2-3 more minutes, until the veggies are cooked.
2

Add the meat and taco seasoning. Stir together and cook for five minutes or so, until the meat appears cooked.
3

Add the kidney beans, tomato paste, 1/2 cup water, cumin and full contents of the mini dinosaur can. Stir everything together.
4

Reduce heat and simmer for at least 10 minutes.
5

Serve in bowls, topping with cheddar cheese if desired!