Reduced Fat Beef Chili with Red Beans

Let this easy recipe for a slow cooker guide you in making a beef chili you don't have to feel bad about eating. With beans and lean beef, this low calorie slow cooker recipe is both tasty and healthy.

Notes

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Cooking MethodSlow Cooker

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
16 ounces dried small red beans, rinsed drained and picked over
16 ounces jar roasted red peppers, rinsed drained and coarsely chopped
18 ounces can diced peeled tomatoes
15 ounces can tomato sauce
3 to 4 tablespoons New Mexico chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Reduced fat Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese, shredded
Onions, chopped
Tomatoes, chopped
Sour cream

Instructions

In a large skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring, until the beef is browned, six to eight minutes. Drain off any fat. Turn beef into a 5-quart electric slow cooker.
Add the beans, red peppers, tomatoes with their liquid, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder to slow cooker. Mix well.
Cover and cook on the low heat setting nine to 10 hours, or until the beans are tender.
Serve topped with cheese, onions, tomatoes, and sour cream, as desired.