What do you do with leftover refried beans? Make chili of course. One of the things I have done for many years is menu plan. Nothing, and I mean nothing goes to waste around this house! I made this recipe a few years ago to use up some leftovers and it quickly became our favorite alternative chili.
FRIJOLE CHILI
1/2 batch refried beans *
2 pounds ground beef
1 medium Vidalia onion, chopped
2 cans Rotel original tomatoes with chiles
2 cups beef broth (2 tablespoons Better than beef bouillon + 2 cups hot water
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
- Brown ground beef and onion. Drain fat.
- In a large sauce pan, combine remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
- Add ground beef and onions. Heat through.
- Top with a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese.
*you can substitute 1 can of refried beans if you prefer
