Soulful Chili
Ingredients2 teaspoons canola oil 2 medium onions chopped 2 garlic cloves minced 1 green bell pepper seeded, chopped 2 pounds lean ground beef 2 1/2 cups cooked kidney beans = (or a 16-oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained) 6 ounces tomato paste 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium beef bouillon powder = (or one cube) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dry mustard Red pepper flakes to taste 3 tablespoons chili powder Salt to taste, (optional) Freshly-ground black epper to taste, (optional) 2 cups water
MethodHeat the oil in a large soup pot and saute the onion, garlic, and bell pepper for 5 minutes. Stir in the beef and cook until done.
Add the remaining ingredients, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
This recipe yields 8 servings. Serving size: 1 cup.
Exchanges Per Serving: 1 1/2 Starch, 3 Medium-Fat Meat.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 352; Calories from Fat 153; Fat 17g; Saturated Fat 6g; Cholesterol 71mg; Sodium 202mg; Carbohydrates 24g; Dietary Fiber 6g; Sugars 5g; Protein 23g.
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