I just love a big pot of Italian Merlot Chili when it's chilly out to warm you up! This is pure hot dish that pure comfort Italian food in one bowl.
One thing I love about making chili is having leftovers, so make a big pot! I usually make double the amount. There is so much left, I will freeze some for another meal.
On several occasions when we have leftovers, I like to use it up on top of tortilla chips with all the toppings. Other times I put it over pasta or rice.
It's such a great starter for many meals. Anyway you serve it it's an all around great meal that goes a long way for a large family on a strict budget.
The flavors of the beef sauteed with garlic really kicks up the taste and then adding the wine, just puts this over the top.
You can make the most marvelous nachos with this chili.
Line your plate with some tortilla, top with sour cream and shredded cheddar and you have a whole meal.
You can add this chili to flour tortilla, roll them up, top with shredded cheese.
Bake them for a delicious casserole of Italian Merlot Chili baked tortilla.
We love that fresh taste of sauce, fresh herbs and chili was the craving of the day.
Today we will be having Italian Merlot topped with mozzarella and garlic croutons! If you hate standing over a hot stove, just throw everything in a slow cooker!
If your in a hurry this is the perfect solution a slow cooker. I use mine alot in Florida since I never want to heat up the house in summer.
But in winter time I like to use the stove top. Hope you enjoy this recipe, it's one of our kegemaranes!
Just remember that leftovers are fabulous in a tortilla, over nacho's and even making a taco salad. Add some red pepper flakes for a little heat too
The best thing about Italian Merlot Chili is how quick it comes together for a delicious meal.
It's easy, inexpensive and feeds a crowd.
The toppings can be a banquet too!
Shredded mozzarella, sliced olives, even a tablespoon of Ricotta cheese on top is amazing!
Add this to the top of a leafy green salad and some garlic croutons and you have a whole other meal!
Chili is so Comforting!
One thing I love about making chili is having leftovers, so make a big pot! I usually make double the amount. There is so much left, I will freeze some for another meal.
On several occasions when we have leftovers, I like to use it up on top of tortilla chips with all the toppings. Other times I put it over pasta or rice.
It's such a great starter for many meals. Anyway you serve it it's an all around great meal that goes a long way for a large family on a strict budget.
The flavors of the beef sauteed with garlic really kicks up the taste and then adding the wine, just puts this over the top.
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Great over Crushed Tortilla Chips
You can make the most marvelous nachos with this chili.
Line your plate with some tortilla, top with sour cream and shredded cheddar and you have a whole meal.
More Ideas
You can add this chili to flour tortilla, roll them up, top with shredded cheese.
Bake them for a delicious casserole of Italian Merlot Chili baked tortilla.
The Sauce Is Very Hearty
We love that fresh taste of sauce, fresh herbs and chili was the craving of the day.
Today we will be having Italian Merlot topped with mozzarella and garlic croutons! If you hate standing over a hot stove, just throw everything in a slow cooker!
Great in the Slow Cooker
If your in a hurry this is the perfect solution a slow cooker. I use mine alot in Florida since I never want to heat up the house in summer.
But in winter time I like to use the stove top. Hope you enjoy this recipe, it's one of our kegemaranes!
Just remember that leftovers are fabulous in a tortilla, over nacho's and even making a taco salad. Add some red pepper flakes for a little heat too
Easy and Inexpensive
The best thing about Italian Merlot Chili is how quick it comes together for a delicious meal.
It's easy, inexpensive and feeds a crowd.
Make it All American Italian
The toppings can be a banquet too!
Shredded mozzarella, sliced olives, even a tablespoon of Ricotta cheese on top is amazing!
Add this to the top of a leafy green salad and some garlic croutons and you have a whole other meal!
Italian Chili Merlot
prep time: 30 minutes cook time: total time: 2 hours
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2 lbs of fresh plum tomatoes ends cut off (leave three out and cut up into cubes set aside), put rest of the whole tomatoes through the food processor until smooth.
2 fresh garlic cloves cleaned and minced
1 bell pepper sliced thin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup of Red Wine I prefer Merlot
1 medium size can of kidney beans drained and washed
1 medium size can of northern white beans
2 sprigs of fresh Italian parsley
1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder, oregano, basil and (optional mint leaves if using lamb)
salt, pepper to taste
In a large heated saucepan, or cook after browned in a slow cooker)
add:
add:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 to 1-1/2 pounds of ground beef or ground lamb
Optional: red pepper flakes for heat, shredded mozzarella, sliced black olives, garlic croutons
instructions:
Saute meat first on stove top ( if using slow cooker too ) with garlic. After pink is all gone, drain out all the oil from pan.
Add beans and stir in tomatoes that are blended with wine and all other ingredients to includes spices, cook on low burner for around 1 hour, 6 to 8 in slow cooker. Serve with garlic croutons or crusty garlic bread and shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
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