Recipes

Time: 50 Minutes

Wrangler's Beef Chili

Serve this classic chili atop whole wheat noodles and offer kids a variety of toppings.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans (8 ounces) no-salt added tomato sauce
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons chile powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Hot cooked whole wheat macaroni (optional)
  • Crushed baked tortilla chips, chopped green or regular onion, chopped tomato, chopped bell pepper, chopped fresh cilantro, reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese, nonfat Greek yogurt (optional)
  • Quick Facts

  • 50 Minutes
  • 4 Servings
  • 428kcal Calories
  • 32g Protein
  • Cooking

    1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef and onions; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking beef into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings, as necessary.
    2. Stir in beans, tomato sauce, corn, water, spices and herbs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over macaroni, if desired. Garnish with toppings, as desired.

      Cincinnati-Style Beef Chili: Stir in 1 teaspoon cinnamon with other seasonings in Step 2. Serve over hot cooked whole wheat spaghetti.

      Moroccan-Style Beef Chili: Substitute 1 cup frozen peas for corn. Stir in 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice with other seasonings in Step 2. Serve over whole hot cooked whole wheat couscous or brown rice.

    Nutrition

    Serv Size Calories Total Fat Cholesterol Total Carbs Protein
    4 428kcal 15g 68mg 45g 32g

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much of a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. 5.1g Saturated Fat; 6g Monounsaturated Fat; Carbohydrates; Fiber; 9mg NE Niacin; 0.5mg Vitamin B6; 2.1mcg Vitamin B12; 5.8mg Iron; 17.3mcg Selenium; Zinc; 67.2mg Choline;

    Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com