Josh's Four-Way Chili Recipe
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Josh's Four-Way Chili

By: JOSHUADANCER 
"This colorful recipe is a modified version of my mom's chili that I grew up on. It is called 4 way because of the four steps to making your plate: spaghetti first, then crushed crackers, next cheese, and finally the chili. I added the peppers, but the recipe is still great (and faster) without them. To heat things up, just add hot sausage and/or hot chili seasoning packs instead of mild. It is an off-beat recipe that I am sure you will love!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Cocktail Caipirissima
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound mild pork sausage
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
  • 2 (1.25 ounce) packages chili seasoning mix
  • 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
  • 1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Crumble the ground beef and pork sausage into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until browned. Drain, and set aside.
  2. Coat a large pot with cooking spray, and add the green, red and yellow bell peppers, and onion. Cook over medium heat until tender, stirring occasionally. Add the beef and sausage to the peppers. Puree the stewed tomatoes using a blender or food processor, and stir them into the pot along with the chili seasoning. Mix in the pinto beans, and heat to a simmer.
  3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta, and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
  4. When serving the chili, place the items on your plate in the following order: Start with pasta, then crush some saltine crackers, then some shredded cheese, and then chili. Mix it all up and enjoy! Caution, if you are not careful with your portions, you will end up with a helping too huge to finish.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 454 | Total Fat: 23.8g | Cholesterol: 69mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2007 by Aspiring Chef Rita Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I'm giving it five stars because it was terrific chili but I would give it 3 for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2009 by AbeLincoln   view full review
This is just a great recipe. We all loved the layering of chili, crackers, pasta and cheese. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2005 by NAUGHTYANGEL   view full review
My wife and I made this last night. I made it with hamburger only, and used hot salsa & hot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2008 by Julie251   view full review
I won first place at my chili cookoff w/ this receipe. My family loves it and so do my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2008 by Devonan1   view full review
This is a great recipe. I made it for a football party at my job and it was a huge success.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2006 by DaymeinsMommy   view full review
Good recipe! I didn't see that it made 12 servings so my husband and I had it for 2 nights...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2006 by MJEANEE   view full review
This recipe has become a mainstay in our home. It's absolutely fabulous! Can be substituted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2005 by DELIDOGGY   view full review
Interesting recipe, Josh, that my children really liked. My mom had her own version of 4-way...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2009 by unturnedstones   view full review
This is just great comfort food, but you just CAN'T have it without Fritos! Skip the lame ol'...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2009 by brandyd   view full review
I'm giving this five stars just because it's a recipe that my family has made since I was...

 

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