No Guilt Chili Recipe

Name: No Guilt Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces 96% lean ground beef; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder; ½ tablespoon cumin; 2 cups nonfat beef broth; 2 -4 fresh garlic cloves, chopped coarse; 2 ounces chopped green chilies (canned); ¼ cup onion, chopped fine; 14-½ cup sliced mushrooms; 1 cup canned kidney beans or 1 cup black beans, rinsed; ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ¼ teaspoon oregano; ¼ teaspoon savory; ¼ teaspoon basil; salt; ¼ cup liquid mustard (Option); 1 ounce grated cheese, as a topping

Servings: persons

8 ounces 96% lean ground beef
3 tablespoons flour
2 -3 tablespoons chili powder
½ tablespoon cumin
2 cups nonfat beef broth
2 -4 fresh garlic cloves, chopped coarse
2 ounces chopped green chilies (canned)
¼ cup onion, chopped fine
14-½ cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup canned kidney beans or 1 cup black beans, rinsed
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon savory
¼ teaspoon basil
salt
¼ cup liquid mustard (Option)
1 ounce grated cheese, as a topping

1
Brown the ground beef and drain.
2
In a separate bowl mix chili powder, cumin, and flower together.
3
Place the drained ground been in a large sauce pan over medium heat.
4
Dust with the chili powder mixture.
5
Add the broth and the remaining ingredients except for the beans and the mustard.
6
Cook for 45 minutes stirring often.
7
Add the mustard and the beans after 30 minutes of cooking.
8
This chili can be served and topped with your favorite hard cheese at this time; however, it is much better if you cool it and put in the refrigerator over night and warm to serve the next day after it has seasoned.
9
Weight Watches points as calculated for ingredients = 6 points per serving without the cheese topping.

453

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces 96% lean ground beef, 3 tablespoons flour, 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder, ½ tablespoon cumin, and more.

Yes, No Guilt 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!

No Guilt Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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