Two-Bean Chili Con Carne Recipe

Name: Two-Bean Chili Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable cooking spray; 2 cups chopped green pepper (about 2 medium); 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 small); 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves); 1/2 pound ground round; 1 tablespoon salt-free Mexican seasoning; 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (15-ounce) can chili hot beans, undrained; 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup medium salsa; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Servings: persons

Vegetable cooking spray
2 cups chopped green pepper (about 2 medium)
1 cup chopped onion (about 1 small)
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
1/2 pound ground round
1 tablespoon salt-free Mexican seasoning
1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15-ounce) can chili hot beans, undrained
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup medium salsa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

1
Coat a Dutch oven with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add pepper, onion, and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add ground round, and cook until beef is browned, stirring until it crumbles. Drain well.
2
Stir Mexican seasoning into beef mixture; cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes and next 4 ingredients, stirring well. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Ladle chili evenly into 5 individual serving bowls. Top servings evenly with sour cream.
4
For added convenience, substitute frozen chopped green pepper and frozen chopped onion for fresh in this recipe. Keep a bag of each in the freezer, and measure out the amount you need at any time.

191

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable cooking spray, 2 cups chopped green pepper (about 2 medium), 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 small), 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves), and more.

Yes, Two-Bean Chili Con Carne 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!

Two-Bean Chili Con Carne

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Variations & substitutions

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