Low Calorie Chili Food

LOW-CALORIE VEGAN CHILI

Steps:

• Combine diced tomatoes, water, kidney beans, red beans, onion, tomato paste, mushrooms, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until all vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

EASY LOW-FAT CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook the onion and green pepper in 1/2 cup water until tender. Add beans, tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir in chili powder, salt if desired, pepper and remaining water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

LOW FAT CHILI

Steps:

• Cook ground beef and onions together in a skillet until meat is browned and onion is almost clear. If using 93/7 lean ground beef a small amount of oil might be needed to prevent sticking.
• Combine all ingredients in large pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour.
• Note: many variations are possible. Try adding green chilies, cubed potatoes, rice, light or fat free cheddar or whatever you can imagine.
• NOTE: Calories calculated by this system differ radically from my own. Using the values given on each of the items in the recipe I calculated only 180 Calories per 1 cup serving. 'Zaar might not be adjusting for extra lean groung beef.
• NOTE: For a milder version reduce chili powder, cumin and red pepper by 1/2.

NO-BEAN LOW-CARB CHILI

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic until meat is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain ground beef in a colander.
• Transfer meat mixture to a slow cooker; add tomatoes sauce, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, jalapenos, Worcestershire, taco seasoning, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Cover and cook, adding water as needed to thin out chili, on Low for 8 hours.

WEIGHT WATCHER'S 2 PTS SLOW COOKER BEEF CHILI

Steps:

• Cook the ground beef and garlic in a nonstick skillet breaking apart the meat with a spoon until well browned; drain off any fat very well, then return to skillet.
• Add in the bell peppers; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
• Add in the chili powder and cumin and stir to coat.
• In the slow cooker, mix together tomatoes, beans, sweet onion, chilies and tomato paste, then stir in the beef mixture.
• Cover and cook on HIGH until flavors are blended (about 4-5 hours).
• Season with black pepper.