Cheesy Hash Brown Chili

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 teaspoonsExtra Virgin Olive Oil1 onion, chopped2 tablespoons chili powder2 teaspoons ground cumin1/4 cup tomato paste1 pound ground beefSalt and pepper1 15-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes1 1-pound bag frozen shredded hash brown potatoes1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2%1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese fat free
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven.

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.


Stir in the tomato paste. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat, for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.


Add the beans and the tomatoes with their juice and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, partially cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Transfer to an 8-by-11-inch baking dish.

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes and cheese. Scatter the potato mixture over the chili. Place the baking dish on a baking sheet and bake until the potatoes are cooked through and the chili is bubbling, about 35 minutes.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WILDONESMOM.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 312.7
  • Total Fat: 14.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 48.8 mg
  • Sodium: 578.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
  • Protein: 19.3 g

Member Reviews
  • FROSTEDIVY
    Fantastic! Fixed it in between making lunches for the next day, cleaning house, and feeding the furry children. Very easy, lots of flavor. Loved it - 4/13/11
  • JANENE413
    My sister sent me this recipe. I was so glad to find it in Spark Recipes. Just fixed it tonight, and my husband and I both loved it. I will make this again and again! Thanks to WILDONESMOM for making it available! - 5/14/10