South Beach Diet Version of Chunky Beef Chili Recipe

Name: South Beach Diet Version of Chunky Beef Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 lbs beef chuck, well trimmed of fat and cut into 1 . 5 inch cubes; to taste salt and pepper; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 green peppers, chopped; 2 jalapenos, finely chopped; 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth; 2 -4 cups pinto beans (optional) or 2 -4 cups canned pinto beans (optional) or 2 -4 cups canned kidney beans (optional); 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 lbs beef chuck, well trimmed of fat and cut into 1 . 5 inch cubes
to taste salt and pepper
2 medium onions, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
2 jalapenos, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
2 -4 cups pinto beans (optional) or 2 -4 cups canned pinto beans (optional) or 2 -4 cups canned kidney beans (optional)
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped

1
Heat the oil in a large dutch oven over high heat.
2
Season beef with salt and pepper and brown beef in batches, without crowding pot.
3
Transfer browned beef to bowl or platter.
4
Add onions, green peppers and jalapenos to pot and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes.
5
Add garlic to pot and cook veggies one minute more.
6
Sprinkle veggies with chili powder, cumin and oregeno.
7
Stir well.
8
Return beef and any juices to pot.
9
Stir in tomatoes with their juice and broth.
10
Bring to a boil.
11
Reduce heat to medium-low and cover pot.
12
Simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hours.
13
Remove from heat and let cool a few minutes.
14
Skim off surface fat.
15
Stir in chocolate and cooked beans, if desired.
16
Serve with sour cream, shredded low-fat cheddar and chopped green onions, if desired.

2160

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

Carbs

194

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 6 lbs beef chuck, well trimmed of fat and cut into 1 . 5 inch cubes, to taste salt and pepper, 2 medium onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, South Beach Diet Version of Chunky Beef 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.

South Beach Diet Version of Chunky Beef Chili

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