Beef Chili Cheese Tots

Fall is here, and the official rallying dish of the season is meaty delicious chili!

I personally prefer a chili with no beans, but if you love beans, by all means go ahead and add 2 cans of your favorite kind. I’ve partnered with Tuttorosso Tomatoes to bring you a delicious and meaty chili to enjoy throughout the season and during the cold winter months.

If you know me, you know that canned tomatoes are a staple in my pantry for turning braises and soups into swoon-worthy dishes after some time spent simmering or bubbling away in the oven. Naturally, I am all about high quality tomatoes, and I find that Italy produces the most delicious, flavorful ones.

Enter Tuttorosso! Their Italian-inspired tomato products can really elevate a recipe and take a dish to the next level. Tuttorosso doesn’t use artificial ingredients because their tomatoes are not like other “processed food” – instead they use steam to preserve them, making them more natural – healthier. They are simply the freshest and best-tasting tomatoes, sustainably produced and non-GMO, packaged in non-BPA lined cans. There is a difference here that you can actually see and taste!

I hope you try this delicious recipe and have fun with it! I also hope you try Tuttorosso for yourself and taste the tomato difference!

Beef Chili Cheese Tots

Serves 4

Prep time 20 minutes

Cook time 60 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 green pepper, chopped

1 red bell pepper chopped

1 onion, chopped

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

2 teaspoons kosher salt

4 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped

1 cup beef broth or water

1 27-ounce can Tuttorosso Diced Tomatoes (Italian Style in Puree with Olive Oil)

1 32-ounce bag of frozen tot potatoes

Garnishes

1/2 cup chopped chives

1/2 cup sour cream

1 cup cherry tomatoes halved

1 cup black olives

1 cup chopped cilantro

3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

In a large pan, sauté ground beef in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned. Add peppers, onions, and spices, then cook 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, broth or water, and Tuttorosso tomatoes and stir to combine. Simmer on low about an hour. While chili simmers, bake potato tots according to package Instructions. Once chili is perfectly cooked, top crispy tots with scoops of the delicious tomato chili and top with desired garnishes. Enjoy for a lazy Sunday dinner or with friends for game day!