Skinny Chili Recipe

Name: Skinny Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound sweet red bell peppers stemmed, seeded and deribbed; 1/2 pound onions peeled, cut; 2 each garlic cloves smashed; 2 cups tomatoes; 1 pound ground beef, lean; 2 teaspoons cumin ground; 2 teaspoons oregano; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Servings: persons

1/2 pound sweet red bell peppers stemmed, seeded and deribbed
1/2 pound onions peeled, cut
2 each garlic cloves smashed
2 cups tomatoes
1 pound ground beef, lean
2 teaspoons cumin ground
2 teaspoons oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

1
Finely chop pepper, onion, and garlic in a food processor.
2
Scrape into a 13x10x2 inch oval dish and stir in tomatoes, breaking up any whole tomatoes.
3
Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap.
4
Cook at 100% for 9 minutes (in a 650 to 700 watt oven).
5
Prick plastic to release steam.
6
Remove from microwave.
7
Uncover carefully and stir in beef and remaining ingredients except vinegar and black pepper.
8
Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap.
9
Cook at 100% for 5 minutes.
10
Prick plastic.
11
Remove from oven and uncover.
12
Stir in vinegar and pepper to taste.
13
Stir well, breaking up any large chunks of beef.
14
Serve over baked potatoes or rice.

441

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound sweet red bell peppers stemmed, seeded and deribbed, 1/2 pound onions peeled, cut, 2 each garlic cloves smashed, 2 cups tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Skinny 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!

Skinny Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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