Heart Healthy Beef Chili Recipe
Try this classic, one-pot chili recipe with heart-healthy ingredients and tangy, brown sugar-kissed flavor. Crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic create the base of this gluten-free meal.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 16 servings
2 lbs 95% lean ground chuck
2 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
4 Tbsp minced garlic
2 cans (15 oz each) no-salt-added kidney beans
1 can (28 oz) tomato purée
2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (gluten free if needed)
3 Tbsp dark brown sugar
3 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/3 cup ketchup (gluten free if needed)
1 cup water
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Directions
Step 1
In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, cook beef until browned. Drain beef and transfer to a bowl. Set aside.
Step 2
In the same pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, jalapeños and garlic and sauté until onion is softened, about 4 minutes.
Step 3
Add reserved beef and remaining ingredients and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Time: 75 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 181
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Per serving:
calories:181
total fat:5g
sat fat:2g
cholesterol:43mg
sodium:472mg
total carb:18g
fibers:4g
proteins:18g
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About This Healthy Recipe
Looking for a one-pot chili recipe that is loaded with flavor and protein rather than calories and fat? This gluten-free beef chili recipe is just the one for you! Low in saturated fat (2g per serving) and high in protein (18g per serving) this recipe is a great option for anyone following a heart-healthy diet. In addition to being a heart-healthy chili, this recipe is also diabetic friendly as well, containing just 18 grams of carbohydrates per serving. Concerned about calories? Don’t be! Although most chili recipes are loaded with calories, this recipe contains just 181 calories per serving, so you can be sure to indulge in this hearty recipe guilt-free. Make this deliciously healthy comfort food recipe for dinner tonight, your guests will thank you. Enjoy!
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