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What Is Chili, canned and How Can I Use It?

Chili, canned rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 30 recipes to cook with it.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (256g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 286Calories from Fat 126
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.1g 22%
Saturated Fat 6.0g 30%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 43mg 15%
Sodium 1336mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 30.5g 10%
Dietary Fiber 11g 45%
Sugars 3.4
Protein 14.6g
Vitamin A 17% Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 12% Iron 49%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Food group

Chili, canned is a member of the Legumes and Legume Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does chili, canned weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup 256 grams
1 tbsp 16 grams

Legumes and Legume Products

In Chinese:辣椒罐头
British (UK) term:
en français:chili, en conserve
en español:chile, enlatados

Recipes using chili, canned

There are 30 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Chili Lasagna

Chili Lasagna

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One of the recipes we found to use up the homemade leftover chili, it came out amazingly good, nice and crispy on top, very cheesy; the chili and other several kinds of sauteed fresh vegetables were delicious mixture, which gave the lasagna huge amount of flavor.

Chili Mac 'N Cheddar

Chili Mac 'N Cheddar

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Definitely give this recipe 5 stars. We really had no idea how it would come out before we made it, and the result was outstanding...

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Chicken-Chili Enchiladas

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Rolled tortillas stuffed with chicken, cheddar, and Monterey Jack, smothered in a chili-bean and green enchilada sauce, then baked bubbly. Freezer friendly and ready in one hour.

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Cheesy Chili Success

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Canned chili meets melted cheddar cheese spread and sour cream in this dead-simple rice topper. Five ingredients, one pot, and dinner is handled. The ultimate lazy night comfort meal.

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Tex-Mex Chili Chicken

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One-skillet Tex-Mex chili chicken simmered with stewed tomatoes, rice, and peppers, then smothered in melted Monterey Jack. Dinner in 30 minutes flat.

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Wesley's Chili Pizza

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Chili pizza loaded with sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, black olives, and melted longhorn cheddar on a crispy crust. A 30-minute mashup of two all-time comfort food favorites.

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Chili Dip

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Chili cheese dip made in the microwave with canned chili, a full pound of cheddar, sour cream, and picante sauce. Four ingredients and 10 minutes for game day or any party.

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Chili Bean Casserole (Lacto)

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Layered chili bean casserole with rice, corn, zucchini, and black olives, topped with a cilantro-yogurt drizzle. A hearty vegetarian Mexican-style bake.

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Crabmeat Appetizer

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Layered crabmeat appetizer dip with a seasoned cream cheese base, chili relish, and crab on top. Make ahead overnight and serve cold on Melba rounds.

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Easy Vegetarian Chili Casserole

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Vegetarian chili casserole with just three ingredients: canned veggie chili, corn chips and cheese, layered and baked until bubbly and melted. A meatless, Frito-pie-style bake that's ready in about half an hour.

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Huachinango Maria Teresa

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Huachinango Maria Teresa, a Mexican red snapper casserole with poached fish, eggs, cream, red bell peppers, and bread crumbs baked until set. A traditional coastal Mexican seafood dish.

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Toasted Garam Masala

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Homemade toasted garam masala spice blend with coriander, cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and black pepper. Indian pantry staple that runs circles around jarred.

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Spicy Fatfree Chili

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Spicy fat-free chili with chewy wheat berries, pinto beans, green chiles, and jalapeno relish. A fiery vegetarian chili with serious texture and zero added oil.

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Generic Chili Recipe

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Simple beer chili with chili meat, canned tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder simmered low and slow for up to 2 hours. No-bean, no-fuss, just meat and spice.

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Chili Steak

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Garlic-rubbed round steak seared and braised in chili sauce with strong black coffee, green pepper, and onions. A bold Tex-Mex braised steak that turns tough cuts fork-tender.

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Cally's Chicken Tamale Pie

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Easy chicken tamale pie with a cheesy cornmeal crust, chili-spiced chicken, kidney beans, and melty cheddar. A cozy one-dish weeknight dinner the whole family craves.

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Hominy-Chili Casserole

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Hominy chili casserole layered with canned chili, black olives, onion, and sharp cheddar cheese. A five-ingredient Tex-Mex bake using pantry staples.

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Longhorn Quick Chili Dip

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A delicious dip that is perfect for veggies, tortilla chips and crackers.

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Crunchy Taco Bake

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Layers of seasoned ground beef, canned chili, and melted cheddar stacked between crunchy corn chips. This microwave taco bake is on the table in 40 minutes flat.

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Easy Chili Mac

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Easy chili mac with ground chicken, elbow macaroni, and canned chili with beans. Just 5 ingredients and 45 minutes for a filling one-skillet weeknight dinner that serves up to 4.

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Southern Soft-Shell Tacos

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Southern soft-shell tacos loaded with canned chili, instant rice, salsa, and cheddar cheese in warm flour tortillas. A 30-minute weeknight dinner with zero fuss and maximum filling.

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Chili Mac'N Cheddar

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Chili Mac 'N Cheddar stirs elbow macaroni into canned chili with tomatoes, green chilies, and melted cheddar. A 40-minute pantry skillet dinner topped with sour cream and corn chips.

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Easy Rotel Dip

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Rotel dip melts a pound of processed cheese with Rotel tomatoes, canned chili, and browned sausage into the ultimate game-day queso. Four ingredients, one pot, ready in 20 minutes and scoopable with corn chips until the bowl is empty.

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Dinkum Chili

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Australian outback chili made with kangaroo meat, emu ham, and bacon simmered in beer with Tasmanian chilies. A wild game chili unlike anything you've tasted before.

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Tex-Mex Enchiladas

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Old-school Tex-Mex enchiladas rolled with American cheese and onion, smothered in canned chili, and baked until bubbly. Five-ingredient comfort food the way Texas grandmas make it.

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