Adding beans to this meat chili helps to lower the fat and cholesterol in each serving.
Serving Size | 8 oz |
Calories | 274* |
Total Fat | 10 g |
Saturated Fat | 2 g |
Cholesterol | 65 mg |
Sodium | 159 mg |
Drain fat from cooked beef to lower the amount of calories and fat.
Ingredients | Measures |
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Lean beef stew meat (trimmed of fat), cut in 1 inch cubes | 2 pounds |
Vegetable oil | 3 tablespoons |
Water | 2 cups |
Garlic, minced | 2 teaspoons |
Onion, finely chopped | 1 large |
Flour | 1 tablespoon |
Chili powder | 2 teaspoons |
Green pepper, chopped | 1 |
Tomatoes, chopped | 2 pounds (3 cups) |
Oregano | 1 tablespoon |
Cumin | 1 teaspoon |
Canned kidney beans* | 2 cups |
To cut back on sodium, try using "no salt added" canned kidney beans, or use beans prepared at home without salt.
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