Kidney Bean & Beef Chili

(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces lean beef top round, cut into small chunks
  
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  
• ½ cup onion, chopped very fine
  
• ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
  
• 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced
  
• 1½ teaspoon chili powder
  
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  
• ½ teaspoon salt
  
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
  
• 1 cup chicken broth
  
• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained well
  
• 4 teaspoon sour cream
  
• 4 teaspoon grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  

Preparation:

• In blender or food processor, pulse beef about 1 minute or until coarsely ground.
• In skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef and onion about 4-5 minutes or until browned. Transfer to 4-quart or larger slow cooker.
  
• Add bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, tomatoes, and broth. Stir, cover, cook on low 4-6 hours.
  
• Add beans and cook on high, stirring occasionally, 1 more hour. Serve topped with sour cream and cheese.
  

Make 4 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving : 260 Calories, 19 g Protein, 26 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Dietary Fiber, 9 g Fat, 3 g Saturated Fat, 370 mg Sodium