When it comes to eating lean meats, particularly in this recipe, there are a few numbers you should keep in mind. For lean ground beef, look for 90% lean or above, also called “ground round.” Three ounces of 95% cooked lean ground beef contains 149 calories, 6 grams of fat, 3 grams of saturated fat, and 2 grams of monounsaturated fat.
And numbers aside, this hearty chili is tasty and perfect for making in big batches.
Nutrition (per 1½ cup serving)
Calories: 320; Total Fat: 5 grams; Protein: 35 grams: Carbohydrates: 35 grams; Fiber: 4 grams
Recipe and photo by Jamila Rene, M.S., R.D.N., of No Nonsense Nutritionist.
Makes 5 servings
Prep time
15 min.
Cook time
80 min.
Ingredients
- Oil spray
- 1¼ lb extra lean ground beef
- 2 (15-oz) cans black beans
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne (depending on your spice preference)
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1 cup low-sodium broth
- 2 orange bell peppers, sliced
How to make it
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Heat a large pot to medium high and lightly mist with oil.
Add onion and sauté until it starts to soften, about 2-3 minutes. Add meat and cook until browned and heated through.
Meanwhile, puree 1 can of beans and then add both cans to the pot.
Add spices, cocoa, and broth. Stir to combine.
Cover with lid. Bring to boil and reduce to simmer for 1 hour.
Place sliced peppers on a foil-lined sheet pan and broil on low for 5-10 minutes or until softened and lightly charred.
