Low-Fat Chili

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.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 12 cups

Ingredients

• 1  lb  ground sirloin
• 2 (26 ounce) jars  low-sugar  spaghetti sauce
• 2 (15 1/4ounce) cans black beans
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can  light red kidney beans
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) 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.