Makes 6 servings – double the recipe for a crowd

Ingredients

• tsp olive oil
• tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup white onion, diced
• lb. extra lean ground beef *
• 1-14 oz. can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1-14 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
• 1-14 oz. can of Great Northern beans, drained
• tbsp tomato paste
• tbsp chili powder
• tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt (optional)

Directions

1. Add olive oil to large stockpot over medium high heat.
2. Add garlic, peppers and onion. Stir frequently until softened, approx. 2-3 minutes.
3. Add ground beef to the stockpot and cook until browned.
4. Add the last 8 ingredients to the pot, stir and cover.
5. Simmer for 20 minutes.

* Vegetarian option: omit ground beef and substitute 1-14 oz can black beans, drained

Nutrition Facts for 1 cup chili: Calories 190; Total Fat 4 gm; Total Carbs 18 gm; Sugars 3 gm; Protein 21 gm; Sodium 557 mg; Fiber 4 gm