Light on the Bean Chili

Measure seasonings with your heart! I recommend cooking in a Dutch oven so you can brown the meat and cook chili in one pot!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chili powder

Step 2

Optional: Blend half (or all) of the kidney beans with a can of tomato sauce

Step 3

After meat is brown, drain grease. Mix in brown sugar and tomato paste.

Step 4

Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, beef broth, and tomato sauce then stir

Step 5

Optional: add some Worcestershire sauce or chili sauce

Step 6

Simmer covered for about 25-30 mins and season as desired stirring occasionally

Step 7

Add water if too thick or simmer longer if too thin

Step 8

Top with sour cream, cheese, and crackers as desired

Step 9

Serve with peanut butter sandwiches