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A collection of simple yet delicious dinner recipes perfect for feeding a large group without the stress.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Ground beef or turkey
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes 28 oz
  • 1 can Kidney beans 15 oz, drained
  • 1 can Corn 15 oz, drained
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 package Tortilla chips for serving
Spices
  • 2 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until softened.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, corn, and spices. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with tortilla chips on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings. Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like sour cream or jalapeños.

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