The big game is the weekend, and you’ll want some hearty grub to tide you over right till the final play. Chili is a great option, especially if you are watching (or playing) on a brisk evening. Don’t worry, this doesn’t have to blow your diet. Here’s a healthy recipe for tailgate chili. (Courtesy of the American Heart Association)
This makes 4 servings, each of which has 297 calories, 6g of total fat and 29g of carbs.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound 95% lean ground beef (or ground white meat chicken or turkey for a healthier option)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium jalapeno, chopped (optional, only if you like spicy chili)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic from the jar or 4 cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 (15.5 oz) can no-salt-added or low-sodium pinto or kidney beans, undrained
- 1 (14.5 oz) can no-salt-added or low-sodium diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3/4 cup jarred salsa (lowest sodium available)
Directions
- Spray large saucepan with cooking spray. Cook beef and onion over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly to break up beef. Transfer to colander and rinse with water to drain excess fat. Return beef to pan.
- Stir in bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, and cumin, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- Optional – serve topped with low-fat grated cheese, a dollop of fat-free sour cream, sliced avocado, snipped cilantro or chopped green onions.
TIP: if you want 5-alarm chili, add 1 teaspoon Cheyenne pepper
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