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.