Light Beef Chili

By Hoochsmom

Ingredients

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef (96% lean/4% fat)
• 1 15oz can kidney beans
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 small green or yellow pepper, diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 28oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 8oz can tomato sauce
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 12oz can dark beer
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp beef bouillon powder
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions

Spray a large pot or Dutch oven with non-fat cooking spray and set over medium high heat. Add in the onions and garlic and cook until onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes.

Add in ground beef and cook until meat is brown.

Add in diced bell peppers and cook another 5 minutes.

Add in all remaining ingredients except for the kidney beans and stir.

Bring to a simmer, then stir in beans. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and let cook about 2 hours.