Low-Fat Chili

Michael Wodnicki's Note:

Low in fat and loaded full of protein and a heaping serving of vegetables, this healthy version of a cool weather favorite is great with your favorite hot sauce. Thanks to my wife for the basics for this awesome recipe.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Yield: 12.0 cups

• 1 lb ground sirloin
• 2 (26 ounce) jars low-sugar spaghetti sauce
• 2 (15 ¼ ounce) cans black beans
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can light red kidney beans
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can chili ready diced tomatoes
• 1 small onion , diced
• 2 garlic cloves , crushed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder

Directions:

1. Drain and rinse all the beans.
2. In a medium soup pot, brown the beef, drain, and set aside.
3. Add olive oil to pan; sweat garlic and onion. Return beef to pot.
4. Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
5. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 20-30 minutes.