Super simple fast chili

We really shouldn’t call this dish a chili, since we are sure to offend some people. This dish is part of a weight-loss program and it’s nice to have dishes that at least resemble their less calorie friendly cousins.

Time

50 minutes total: 20 minutes attended, 30 minutes unattended

Storage notes

Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; in the freezer for up to 2 months

Difficulty

very easy

Yield

1050 g (servings 3 )

Ingredients

Weight

Volume

Procedure

Olive oil

25 g

2 tablespoon

Heat in a fry pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Onion, chopped

110 g

1 medium

Add to pan.

Sauté until onions are just translucent, about 3 minutes.

Ground beef

450 g

1 lb

Garlic, minced

12 g

4 cloves

Add to pan.

Sauté until meat is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.

Tomatoes, canned, diced

400 g

1 can

Green bell pepper (capsicum), chopped

200 g

1 large

Chili powder

24 g

3 tbsp

Oregano, dried, ground

2 g

2 tsp

Cumin, ground

3.5 g

1½ tsp

Salt

5 g

12½ dash

Add to pan. Reduce heat to simmer.

Simmer until the meat and peppers are tender, about 30 minutes. The liquid will reduce to a sauce.

Making ahead

This whole recipe can be prepared in advance as it keeps well.

Nutrition

Serving size 350 g; calories 310.8 kcal, kilojoules 1298.1 kJ, protein 30.5 g, carbohydrates 10 g, sugar 6 g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 4.1 g, unsaturated fat 16.6 g, trans fat 0.4 g, fiber 5.4 g, cholesterol 79.3 mg,

Type chili

Author bhsimon

Yield

Servings

Serving size 350 g

Serve	Per serve
Energy (kcal)	310.8
Energy (kJ)	1298.1
Protein (g)	30.5
Fat (g)	15
Carbs (g)	10
Sugars (g)	6
Fiber (g)	5.4
Sodium (mg)	763.9
Cholesterol (mg)	79.3

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