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Quick Chili

Craving a warm and hearty chili but don't want to spend hours making it?  This Quick Chili recipe is for you.  There is so much flexibility with this recipe because you can add as many different flavor variations as you want with toppings, vegetables and spices.  Check out these other recipes for more ideas: Butternut Harvest Chili, Bean Vegetable and Barley Chili, Southwestern Sweet and Spicy Chili.

​Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients
½ lb lean ground meat (15% or less of fat)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (15oz) kidney beans, low-sodium, drained and rinsed 
2 cans (15oz each) diced tomatoes with liquid, no sodium added 
1 cup water

2 Tbs chili powder


Optional Ingredients: bell peppers, carrots, celery and corn
Optional Toppings: shredded cabbage, plain greek yogurt, cilantro, cheese
Optional Spices: cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes 


Instructions
  1. Brown meat and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Pour meat onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain fat.  Rinse pan, and add the drained meat back to the pan.  
  2. Add beans, tomatoes with liquid, chili powder and water.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Serve hot. 
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*Nutrition information includes 15% fat ground beef in analysis.

Source: foodhero.org
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Nutrition Information*
Serving Size: 1 cup

Calories: 200
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Protein: 17g
Sodium: 260mg
Carbohydrates: 18g
Added Sugar: 0g
Fiber: 6g


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  • Recipes
    • Recipe Categories >
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      • No Added Sugar
      • Vegetarian Recipes
      • Heart Healthy Recipes
      • Five Ingredients or Less
      • Quick and Easy Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Breads and Muffins
    • Desserts
    • Dips and Salsas
    • Drinks and Smoothies
    • Meatless Meals
    • Meals with Meat
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Soups and Stews
    • Sodium Free Spice Blends
    • Recetas
  • Farmers Markets
    • Find a Farmers Market
    • CT Crop Calendar
    • Using SNAP/EBT at Farmers Markets
  • Education
    • Healthy Eating >
      • MyPlate
      • Understanding The Nutrition Label
      • Added Sugar
      • Healthy Snacking Tips
      • Calories Needed Each Day
      • What is "enough" fruits and vegetables
      • Recipe Videos
    • Budget Shopping >
      • Healthy Shopping on a Budget
      • What Can $16 Buy?
      • Budget Pantry
    • Diabetes >
      • Healthy Eating with Diabetes
      • "Diabetes-Friendly" Recipe Guide
    • Heart Health
    • Exercise Tips
    • Physical Literacy
    • Water First for Your Thirst
  • SNAP4CT Blog
  • Resources
    • DSS Offices and SNAP Help
    • FAQ
    • Free Health Events in CT
    • Organizations
    • SNAP-Ed Events Calendar
    • Healthy Food Pantry Donations