21-Alarm Chili

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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 30 milliliters garlic finely chopped
  • 1 large green pepper cut into 1/2″ pieces
  • 2 cans 28 oz each crushed tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed hot pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, rinsed in a strainer

Instructions

  • In a 2 1/2-quart saucepan, cook the ground beef over medium heat until well done (about 6-8 minutes), stirring frequently to crumble the meat.
  • Pour off the fat.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked meat to paper towels to absorb excess fat.
  • Wipe the remaining fat residue from the saucepan.
  • In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and green pepper with 1/2 cup of the crushed tomatoes for 3 minutes.
  • Add oregano, cumin, chili powder, cocoa powder, sugar, crushed hot pepper, and Tabasco sauce.
  • Continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Add the kidney beans, cooked meat, and the remaining crushed tomatoes.
  • Cook together for 25 minutes over low heat.
  • Serve hot.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

This flavorful and low-fat 21-Alarm Chili is sure to warm you up. Adjust the level of hotness by modifying the crushed hot pepper and Tabasco sauce according to your taste preferences. Enjoy this hearty and satisfying chili!

Nutritional Information

Calories: 252 kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.3 g | Protein: 21.4 g | Fat: 8.3 g | Fiber: 9.2 g
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Course Chili