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Light Beef Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean)

  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 small onion, chopped

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed, drained

  • 1 can (10 ounce) mild diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained

  • 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Heat a large pot on medium-high heat, brown the beef and season with salt. Cook breaking beef into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.

  2. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes and spices.

  3. Cover and cook low heat 30 minutes to blend the flavors, stirring occasionally.

  4. Serve with toppings, as desired.

 

Optional Toppings:

  • chopped red onions

  • cilantro leaves

  • lime wedges

  • sour cream

  • cheddar

  • avocado

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