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Diane's Cheap and Easy Chili

Recipe #301558 | 40 min | 20 min prep | SERVES 4 -6 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: dianegrapegrower

An easy, flexible weeknight recipe. Increase/decrease chili powder and chilies to suit your taste. Great with grated cheese or diced avocado.

Posted on: Apr 30, 2008

Ingredients

  • lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
  • tablespoon bottled garlic
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans (or red, black, or a mix, your choice)
  • 1 (7 ounce) can canned diced green chiles
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomato
  • tablespoon chili powder
  • teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1-2 teaspoon sugar
  • dash worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper
  • louisiana hot sauce, to taste
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Crumble ground beef into hot 3-4 qt dutch oven or suitable pot over medium high heat. When browned, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent.
    2. 2
      Add beans, chiles, tomatoes and spices. Return to boil and reduce heat to simmer.
    3. 3
      Simmer 20 minutes to blend flavors. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (319g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    45 ounces pinto beans

    Calories 763
    Calories from Fat 178 (23%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 19.9g 30%
    Saturated Fat 7.1g 35%
    Monounsaturated Fat 8.0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
    Trans Fat 1.1g
    Cholesterol 77mg 25%
    Sodium 529mg 22%
    Potassium 2156mg 61%
    Total Carbohydrate 98.4g 32%
    Dietary Fiber 32.2g 128%
    Sugars 7.8g
    Protein 51.6g 103%
    Vitamin A 869mcg 17%
    Vitamin B6 1.5mg 73%
    Vitamin B12 2.5mcg 41%
    Vitamin C 51mg 85%
    Vitamin E 3mcg 11%
    Calcium 231mg 23%
    Iron 10mg 60%

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