Chili
Chili
This recipe is for a hearty and healthy beef and kidney bean chili. The ingredients include extra-lean beef, onion, tomatoes, kidney beans, celery, sugar, chili powder, cornmeal, and jalapeno peppers. The beef and onion are browned together before adding in the remaining ingredients and simmering for at least 10 minutes. The chili is then ladled into bowls and garnished with jalapeno peppers. It is a filling and flavorful meal that can be served immediately.
Ingredients
- 450 grams.(approx. 1pound) extra-lean mince beef
- 1 (approx. 1/2cup) chopped onion
- 2 large tomatoes (or 2 cups canned, unsalted tomatoes)
- 4 tins of kidney beans rinsed and drained.
- 230 grams.(approx. 1 cup) chopped celery.
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1-1/2 tablespoons chili powder or to taste.
- Water, as desired
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- Jalapeno peppers seeded and chopped, as desired.
Instructions
- In a soup pot, add the ground beef and onion. Over medium heat sauté until the meat is browned and the onion is translucent. Drain well.
- Add the tomatoes, kidney beans, celery, sugar, and chili powder to the ground beef mixture. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Uncover and add water to desired consistency. Stir in cornmeal. Cook for at least 10 minutes more to allow the flavours to blend.
- Ladle into warmed bowls and garnish with jalapeno peppers, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Tip: It’s a good idea to wear rubber or plastic gloves when preparing hot peppers such as jalapenos because the oils can burn your eyes and skin. If you don’t wear gloves, thoroughly wash your hands with soap and hot water after handling the peppers. NUTRITIONAL VALUES PER SERVING: Calories: 254 | Total fat: 8g |Protein: 20g | Carbohydrates: 27g | Fibre: 10g | Saturated fat: 3g | Sodium: 348 mg
