Recipes for Chili Con Carne Commercially Canned or Bottled Unopened

Safe ways to use chili con carne commercially canned or bottled unopened past its expiration date

Spicy Chili Nachos

Spicy Chili Nachos

A delicious and hearty nacho recipe that uses expired but safe chili con carne to reduce food waste.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
12 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 bag of tortilla chips
  • 2 cups expired chili con carne
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced jalapenos
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread the tortilla chips evenly on a baking sheet.
  3. Evenly distribute the expired chili con carne over the tortilla chips.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the chili con carne.
  5. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the chili is heated through.
  6. Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, chopped cilantro, and sour cream.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Chili Con Carne Quesadillas

Chili Con Carne Quesadillas

A tasty and easy-to-make quesadilla recipe using commercially canned or bottled unopened chili con carne to reduce food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups commercially canned or bottled unopened chili con carne
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup salsa

Instructions

  1. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Place one tortilla in the skillet and spread 1/2 cup of chili con carne over half of the tortilla.
  3. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons diced onion, and 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro over the chili con carne.
  4. Fold the tortilla in half and press gently with a spatula.
  5. Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
  6. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.
  7. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with sour cream and salsa.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Chili Stuffed Bell Peppers

Chili Stuffed Bell Peppers

A flavorful and nutritious dish that repurposes expired chili con carne to reduce food waste.

Prep time:
20 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 2 cups expired chili con carne
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a bowl, combine the expired chili con carne, cooked rice, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped green onions, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff each bell pepper with the chili con carne mixture.
  5. Place the stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
  8. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.
  9. Enjoy this delicious and sustainable meal!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium

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