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Low Fat Game Day Chili

By Fiona Haynes, About.com

Game Day Chili
This low fat Game Day chili is perfect for feeding a crowd on Super Bowl Sunday or any other time. Serve with cornbread and a selection of toppings for people to choose from, such as fat-free sour cream, shredded reduced-fat cheese, chopped peppers, fresh cilantro, chopped scallions and baked chips.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 stick celery, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes (with jalapenos, if available)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained
  • 2-3 tbsp chili powder, or to taste
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin

Preparation:

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven. Add garlic, onion, celery and pepper, and sauté gently for 2-3 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until meat is browned, about 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, chili powder and cumin. Stir well. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serves 8-10.

Per Serving: Calories 244, Calories from Fat 46, Total Fat 5.1g (sat 1.7g), Cholesterol 35mg, Sodium 536mg, Carbohydrate 29.4g, Fiber 9.5g, 20g

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