Best 9 Tuscan Style Chili Recipes

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Calling all chili lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a unique culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets of Tuscan-style chili. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of bold flavors and rustic charm, inspired by the vibrant cuisine of Tuscany, Italy. In this article, we present three tantalizing Tuscan-style chili recipes that will transform your ordinary chili night into an extraordinary gastronomic experience.

Our first recipe, the Classic Tuscan Chili, is a traditional take on this hearty stew. We'll guide you through the process of slow-cooking tender beef or turkey in a symphony of flavors, including fire-roasted tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a medley of herbs and spices. The result is a rich and robust chili that embodies the essence of Italian comfort food.

Next, we'll introduce you to the Vegetarian Tuscan Chili, a delightful option for those who prefer a plant-based diet. This flavorful chili showcases a variety of fresh vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots, simmered in a flavorful tomato-based broth. The addition of hearty beans and lentils provides a satisfying protein boost, making this chili a wholesome and nutritious meal.

Finally, for those seeking a taste of the sea, we present the Tuscan Seafood Chili. This innovative recipe combines the classic flavors of Tuscan chili with an assortment of seafood treasures. succulent shrimp, tender calamari, and flaky white fish are enveloped in a rich and savory broth, creating a seafood extravaganza that will delight your palate.

Whether you're a chili enthusiast or simply seeking a culinary adventure, our Tuscan-style chili recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the heart of Tuscany.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TUSCAN-STYLE CHILI



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Jump-start a deliciously easy dinner with a can of Progresso® soup!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (1 lb) bulk Italian sausage
1 cup chopped green bell pepper (1 large)
1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
2 cans (19 oz each) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics hearty tomato soup
2 cans (19 oz each) Progresso™ cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook sausage, bell pepper and onion over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink.
  • Stir in soups and beans. Cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.
  • Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 870, Carbohydrate 96 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 22 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2840 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER TUSCAN CHILI



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Try a Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chili that starts on the stovetop and finishes in the slow cooker! You'll love coming home to this Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chili.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb. Italian sausage
1 onion, chopped
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 each green and yellow pepper, chopped
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 can (15 oz.) cannellini beans, rinsed
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA

Steps:

  • Crumble sausage into large skillet. Add onions; cook until sausage is browned, stirring frequently. Drain. Transfer to slow cooker.
  • Add tomatoes, peppers and tomato paste; mix well. Stir in beans; cover with lid. Cook on LOW 3-1/2 to 4 hours (or on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3 hours).
  • Stir in herbs; cover. Cook on HIGH 10 min.; stir. Serve topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

EASY ITALIAN-STYLE CHILI



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What do you get when you combine Hunt's® 100% natural tomatoes with Kraft® 100% grated Parmesan cheese? Dinner that's 100% delicious. Bring flavor to your table with this carefully crafted recipe.

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
1 cup chopped onion
2 cans (8 oz each) Hunt's® Tomato Sauce
1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, undrained
2 cups water
1 cup small size pasta, any shape, uncooked
1 can (16 oz each) kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1/3 cup Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

  • 1. Brown meat and onion in large saucepan; drain.
  • 2. Add tomato sauce, undrained tomatoes, water, pasta, beans, 1/4 cup cheese and chili powder; stir. Cover; cook on medium heat 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Sprinkle with remaining cheese just before serving.

BEEF AND PORK ITALIAN CHILI



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons EVOO
1 1/2 pounds coarsely ground beef sirloin
1 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons chili powder, such as Gebhardt's, or 1 tablespoon ground red chili pepper
Salt and coarse pepper or peppercorn blend
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced rosemary
1 large bay leaf
Pinch ground cloves
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups beef stock
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 cup passata or tomato sauce
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup quick-cooking polenta
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup (a couple handfuls) grated pecorino cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add EVOO, the beef and pork; brown and crumble. Season with the chili powder, salt and pepper. Add the carrot, celery, onion, garlic, rosemary, bay leaf and cloves and cook for 8 to 10 minutes to soften the vegetables. Add the tomato paste and stir a minute. Add the beef stock, diced tomatoes and passata or tomato sauce. Simmer to combine the flavors and thicken. Cool and store; reheat over medium heat.
  • To serve, bring the chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepot, whisk in the polenta, 3 minutes. Stir in the butter, cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Serve the chili with polenta alongside.

ITALIAN CHILI



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By adding Italian seasoning and fresh veggies, our Test Kitchen put an Italian spin on traditional Southwestern-style chili and created this slow-simmered hearty dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup diced zucchini
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, red pepper, water, celery, broth, chili powder, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic and salt. , Drain beef mixture; add to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables are tender. , Add the beans, mushrooms, zucchini and parsley. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 947mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

ITALIAN STYLE CHILI



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This is an easy to make departure from your traditional chili. This recipe calls for pepperoni, mushrooms and a jar of prepared spaghetti sauce. Every time I make this for others, I am always asked for the recipe.

Provided by AmyHood

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef
¾ cup chopped onion
1 (26 ounce) jar three cheese spaghetti sauce
1 ½ cups water
2 teaspoons sugar
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
2 ounces sliced pepperoni
1 tablespoon beef bouillon
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Crumble ground beef into a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, and cook, stirring, until beef is evenly browned. Drain grease, if necessary.
  • Pour in the spaghetti sauce, water, sugar, tomatoes, mushrooms, pepperoni, bouillon, chili powder and kidney beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 1407.4 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

HEARTY ITALIAN CHILI



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Meet the Cook: Beginning when I was just 5 years old, I was my grandmother's constant helper in the kitchen. And, like her, I can't seem to follow a recipe without changing it! That's how this one came about when I got bored with plain chili. The first time I served it at a potluck, people passed around copies of the recipe. My husband and I have three grown children and three grandchildren. -Chloe Buckner, Edinburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can or jar (26-1/2 to 30 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup water
1/3 cup halved sliced pepperoni
5 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef, sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. , Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

ITALIAN STYLE CHILI (VEGETARIAN)



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This is a recipe from my best friends Italian mother. I have made it with her before so I know what's in it and approximate quantities. It is different than my mothers chili but I have grown to love it. The whole garlic cloves may seem strange at first but it really makes it special and has become my favorite part of the meal. LEAVE THEM WHOLE! There is a variation to this recipe : use 2 cans of beans OR 1 can of beans and 2 crumbled soy burgers. (I prefer the soy burger version). I added the corn option because I LOVE this chili with corn, but it was not part of the recipe (recommended though!). Served over brown (or white) rice this is a simple, healthy dinner you can serve to anyone. Freezes great and keeps awhile that way.

Provided by Suzy_Q

Categories     Beans

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
2 (8 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 small onion, diced
6 garlic cloves, whole (do not chop!)
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (the vegetarian kind of you don't eat anchovies)
1 cup corn (optional)
hot sauce (Cholula chili-garlic is the best)
salt & pepper (if needed)

Steps:

  • Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic cloves and green pepper. Saute for about 8 minutes and then add kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, cumin, worcestershire, corn and hot sauce. Simmer for about an hour until thickened and flavors have melded. Season if necessary. Serve over rice.
  • *VARIATION : if using ground soy burger, saute it in the beginning with the onion/garlic/pepper combo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 1066.3, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 12.2, Protein 14.2

ITALIAN-STYLE CHILI



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This tastes even better the next day and freezes well also --- serve this on cooked spaghetti with crusty bread on the side, all ground beef or Italian sausage meat may be used if desired --- plan ahead this sauce needs some time to cook, the longer you cook it the thicker and richer it will be, you may also make this in a crockpot --- the recipe may be doubled, adjust the chili powder and all ingredient amounts to taste, try not to omit the Italian pepperoni, it really adds extra flavor to this dish! :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Beans

Time 1h50m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried red chili pepper flakes (to taste) (optional)
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (26 ounce) jar three-cheese pasta sauce (I use Classico brand four-cheese pasta sauce)
1 1/2 cups beef broth or 1 1/2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3/4 lb button mushroom (or to taste)
2 -3 ounces italian pepperoni, diced
1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder (can use more)
1 -2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
salt and black pepper (to taste)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
cooked spaghetti
parmesan cheese (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add in ground beef, Italian sausage meat, onion, garlic, chili flakes and bell pepper; cook until the meat is browned breaking up meat with a spoon while cooking; drain fat.
  • Add in spaghetti sauce, beef broth or water, tomatoes with juice, mushrooms, pepperoni, bouillon powder and chili powder and cumin; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally (add in a little more water or broth if the mixture is too thick).
  • After 1 hour of cooking season with salt and pepper and add in kidney beans, continue cooking for 30 minutes more (or a little longer).
  • At the end of cooking stir in the cheddar cheese or you may sprinkle on top in place of the Parmesan cheese.
  • Ladle on top of cooked spaghetti, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 93.9, Sodium 1550.5, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 8, Protein 33.5

Tips:

  • To save time, you can use canned beans instead of dried beans. Just be sure to rinse and drain them well before adding them to the chili.
  • If you don't have any Italian sausage, you can use ground beef or turkey instead. Just be sure to season it well with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • If you like a spicy chili, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper. You can also add a chopped jalapeño pepper for an extra kick.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped onions.
  • If you're making the chili ahead of time, let it cool completely before storing it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the chili for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Tuscan-style chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. With its combination of beans, vegetables, and meat, this chili is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy chili recipe, give Tuscan-style chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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