Yields6 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 20 mins
1lb93% lean ground beef
1cupchopped white onion
3cloves garlic, minced
1cupfinely diced red bell pepper
15.50ozcan of rinsed and drained kidney beans
29ozcan of no salt added diced tomatoes
1tbsptomato paste
2tbspchili powder
2tspground cumin
1tspgarlic powder
1tspred chili pepper flakes*
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Garnish:
½cupCabot Vermont 50% Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar or Cabot Pepper Jack Cheese, grated
fresh cilantro sprigs
chopped red onion
light sour cream
1
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add beef and cook, breaking up with spoon, until cooked through.
2
Add fresh onion, fresh garlic and red bell pepper and cook for 3 to 4 minutes longer.
3
Add beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and red chili flakes, stirring to combine. Cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or longer in a slow cooker if desired.
4
Season with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls topped with grated cheese and other garnishes.
*If you prefer less spice, reduce the red chili flakes to ½ teaspoon.
Make it a Meal: Serve with a crispy green salad and whole wheat tortilla on the side.
Talking Points: Some chili recipes don’t call for beans, but beans add a lot of nutrition to each serving. Kidney beans are legumes, which are considered part of both the vegetable and the protein food groups. They are also a good source of complex carbohydrates, folate and iron and are also low in fat.
Ingredients
1lb93% lean ground beef
1cupchopped white onion
3cloves garlic, minced
1cupfinely diced red bell pepper
15.50ozcan of rinsed and drained kidney beans
29ozcan of no salt added diced tomatoes
1tbsptomato paste
2tbspchili powder
2tspground cumin
1tspgarlic powder
1tspred chili pepper flakes*
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Garnish:
½cupCabot Vermont 50% Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar or Cabot Pepper Jack Cheese, grated
fresh cilantro sprigs
chopped red onion
light sour cream
Directions
1
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add beef and cook, breaking up with spoon, until cooked through.
2
Add fresh onion, fresh garlic and red bell pepper and cook for 3 to 4 minutes longer.
3
Add beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and red chili flakes, stirring to combine. Cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or longer in a slow cooker if desired.
4
Season with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls topped with grated cheese and other garnishes.
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
