Traditional Chili

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lean 93% or greater beef or turkey
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 (14oz) can Mexican-style tomatoes (like Rotel)
• 1 (8oz) can reduced sodium tomato sauce
• 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 (14.5oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 (14.5oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 cup water

Directions

Cook ground meat with onions & peppers. Drain any excess fat. Then, add the tomatoes, spices, & water. Bring to a boil. Add the lower sodium beans, cover and simmer 1-2 hours OR place in crock pot and cook on low 4-6 hours.

Optional Toppings (not included in nutrition analysis below)

Fat Free sour cream

2% cheddar cheese

Green onions

Makes 10 servings
Serving size: 1 cup

Nutrition

Contributed by Linda Hester