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Spooky Halloween Chili

Spooky Halloween Chili: Comfort Food with a Ghoulish Twist

Delve into the festive flavors of Spooky Halloween Chili, a hearty dish that unites creativity and comfort for a perfect Halloween feast.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Egg Eyeballs
  • 4 pieces Eggs Hard-boiled
  • 12 pieces Stuffed Olives Acts as the pupil
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces Udon Noodles Worm-like texture
For the Hot Dog Decorations
  • 6 pieces Beef Franks Shaped like fingers and toes
For the Chili Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with turkey
  • 14.5 ounces Crushed Tomatoes Forms the chili base
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
For the Spice Blend
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Egg Eyeballs: Hard-boil the eggs, cool, dye, cut in half, and insert olives as pupils.
  2. Cook Noodles: Cook udon noodles for 8–10 minutes, drain, and set aside.
  3. Shape Hot Dog Parts: Cut beef franks into finger shapes and heat until cooked.
  4. Make the Chili: Sauté onion and garlic, add ground beef, and cook until browned.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Stir in tomato paste and spices, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  6. Assemble for Serving: Mix noodles into chili and top with hot dogs and egg eyeballs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 20mg

Notes

This chili can be customized with beans for a vegetarian option or different types of noodles for a twist.

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