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Red Bean Chili




Source of Recipe


Master Chef Don Easley


Recipe Introduction


Yield
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Nutritional Information
Calories:373 (38% from fat)
Fat:16g (sat 6g)
Protein:36mg
Carbohydrate:23g
Fiber:7g
Cholesterol:90mg
Iron:6mg
Sodium:1143mg
Calcium:116mg


Recipe Link: http://www.recipecircus.com/recipes/MasterChef

List of Ingredients




2 to 2 � pounds lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 � cups)
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 14 �-ounce cans beef broth
1/3 cup chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 14 �-ounce can diced tomatoes
2 15 �-ounce cans kidney beans, drained
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Optional toppings and sides: grated Cheddar, sour cream, minced jalape�o, corn bread

Recipe



Place a large Dutch oven or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, stirring well, and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Gradually add the broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes. Add the beans, salt, and vinegar, stirring well. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes more. Garnish with the Cheddar, sour cream, and jalape�o, if desired. Serve hot, with corn bread, if desired.

Tip:
The amount of chili powder called for in this recipe, 1/3 cup, will create medium spiciness. Vary the spice to taste by reducing the chili powder to 1/4 cup for mild or increasing it to 1/2 cup for high heat.