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light beef chili

Light Beef Chili Recipe

Calories187 kcal
Carbohydrates24 g
Fat3 g
Protein16 g
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb extra lean ground beef - 96% lean/4% fat
  • 15 oz kidney beans - 1 can
  • 1 large onion - diced
  • 1 small green or yellow pepper - diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper - diced
  • 4 cloves garlic - minced
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes - 1 can
  • 8 oz tomato sauce - 1 can
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 12 oz dark beer - 1 can
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp beef bouillon powder
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Spray a large pot or Dutch oven with non-fat cooking spray and set over medium high heat. Add in the onions and garlic and cook until onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Add in ground beef and cook until meat is brown.
  • Add in diced bell peppers and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Add in all remaining ingredients except for the kidney beans and stir.
  • Bring to a simmer, then stir in beans. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and let cook about 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cupCalories: 187 kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 24 g (8%)Protein: 16 g (32%)Fat: 3 g (5%)Fiber: 7 g (29%)