Meals Matter

Beef & Black Bean Chili

Contributed By: wilderfamily
WW Take Out Tonight (pg 14)

For a cool sidekick to this hot chili, top each serving with one-quarter of a peeled, diced avocado tossed with a little finely chopped red onion and fresh lime juice. Add 2 POINTS per serving.

Ingredients

1/2 pound Lean ground beef (10% or less fat)

2 Onions, chopped

2 Celery stalks, sliced

1 Yellow bell pepper, seeded & diced

1 (10-ounce) package White mushrooms, quartered

1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded & minced (wear gloves to prevent irritation)

1 Large garlic clove, minced

2 (141/2 ounce) cans Diced tomatoes

1 (151/2 ounce) can Black beans, rinsed & drained

3 cups Water

2 tablespoons Tomato paste

11/2 teaspoons Chili powder

1 teaspoon Ground cumin

1 teaspoon Dried oregano, crumbled

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/8 teaspoon Pepper

3 tablespoons Chopped cilantro

Preparation

1. Spray a large nonstick saucepan with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned 3-5 minutes. Drain off any fat.

2. Add the onions, celery, bell pepper, mushrooms, jalapeno, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes, beans, water, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt & pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the chili is thickened, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with the cilantro & serve.

Per serving (2 cups): 244 Cal, 5 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 15 mg chol, 833 mg sod, 38 g carb, 12 g fib, 18 g prot, 115 mg calc.

POINTS: 4

Tip: Crumbling the oregano leaves between your fingers as yo uadd them to the pot helps release their flavor.

Cook's Notes

For a cool sidekick to this hot chili, top each serving with one-quarter of a peeled, diced avocado tossed with a little finely chopped red onion and fresh lime juice. Add 2 POINTS per serving.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 1.5 hours
Actual Cooking Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Soups & Stews

Nutrient Information

Calories: 244
Total Fat: 5
Saturated Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 38
Protein: 18
Calcium: 115
Sodium: 833
Fiber: 12