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Writer's pictureJeff Baird

LOW FAT CHILI



Intro:

Ever crave a warm meal that reminds you of your childhood on a rainy winter afternoon? I know I do... and if you do too, then this is the perfect recipe for you! Make it for the whole family for dinner, or prep it for a week's worth of lunches!


Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 3-4hrs on high, 6-8hrs on low

Servings: 10

Level: Beginner

Ingredients:

  1. 2lbs lean ground beef (96% lean)

  2. 1 large onion, diced

  3. 3 garlic cloves

  4. 2tsp cumin powder

  5. 2tbps chili powder

  6. 1tsp garlic powder

  7. 1tsp dried oregano

  8. 1.5tsp salt

  9. 0.5tsp black pepper

  10. 15oz canned black beans, drained

  11. 30oz kidney beans, drained

  12. 30oz dried tomatoes, with juice

  13. 10oz diced tomatoes and green chilis, with juice

  14. 30oz tomato sauce


Directions:

  1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté beef until it releases fat (4-5 minutes), breaking it up with a spatula.

  2. Add onion to the skillet and sauté until tender (4-5 minutes). Add minced garlic and seasonings: cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Cook another 30 seconds stirring constantly. Transfer to a 6 Qt slow cooker.

  3. Add remaining ingredients into the slow cooker: rinsed and drained beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, diced tomatoes and green chilis with juice and tomato sauce. Stir to combine and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. Season to taste if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition Info (1 serving):

-340cals

-6g fat

-41g carbs

-33g protein

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