Low Calorie Beef And Beans Chili Recipe

Name: Low Calorie Beef And Beans Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, diced; 2 lbs 93% lean ground beef; 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium kidney beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium black beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium pinto beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/3 cup barbecue sauce; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 tablespoons dark chili powder; 2 tablespoons Mrs. Dash hamburger grilling blend (or any grilling blend); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 light beer; salt substitute, if you wish

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, diced
2 lbs 93% lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can low sodium black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium pinto beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons dark chili powder
2 tablespoons Mrs. Dash hamburger grilling blend (or any grilling blend)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 light beer
salt substitute, if you wish

1
Heat oil in large pan.
2
Saute onion till translucent or a tiny bit brown.
3
Remove onion from pan and set aside.
4
Start browing beef in same pan. Add spices and Worcestershire when there is still a little pink left and continue browning for another 5 minutes.
5
Add the beer to deglaze pan and continue heating till beer reduces a bit.
6
While you're sauteeing your onions and browning your beef, drain and rinse the beans and put in a large pot. Pour tomato sauce and barbecue sauce over beans. Add the sauteed onion when it's ready.
7
Pour beef/spice/beer mixture into bean/sauce mixture.
8
Add your hot sauce, to taste.
9
Heat pot of chili over medium till it begins to bubble.
10
Reduce heat, cover and let simmer for as long as you want, but at least an hour. Taste and add no-salt salt substitute, if you'd like.
11
Enjoy the chili plain or with low fat shredded cheddar cheese or Fage 0% greek yogurt!

784

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, diced, 2 lbs 93% lean ground beef, 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium kidney beans, drained, 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium black beans, drained, and more.

Yes, Low Calorie Beef And Beans Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Low Calorie Beef And Beans Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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