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Nothing beats a great bowl of chili when having people over to watch the game! Bonus – make enough and make it better for you, and it makes a hearty, simple (and balanced!) meal, too! This recipe is fantastic because it’s easy, smells amazing, and with the lean ground beef and beans – the flavor is right on but it fits right into a healthful day. Partner it up with a smart and zesty cornbread – and this may just become the fan favorite!

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 4-5 hours

Amount: 10 servings

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounce) package Jewel ® Dry Red Kidney Beans, soaked, rinsed and drained

3 pounds Jewel ® Lean Ground Beef

2 tablespoons chopped garlic

4 tablespoons Jewel ® Chili Powder, divided

4 tablespoons ground cumin, divided

1 (16 ounce) package frozen pepper stir-fry vegetables, roughly chopped

1 (29 ounce) can Jewel ® No Salt Added Tomato Purée

2 (14.5 ounce) cans Jewel ® No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes, undrained

2 cups water

1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeños, drained

2 tablespoons Jewel ® Dried Oregano Leaves

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon Jewel ® Salt

Directions:

1. Cook beans according to package directions. Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook and crumble ground beef, garlic, 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1 tablespoon cumin until no longer pink; drain off fat and transfer to 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
2. Add in remaining ingredients including remaining 3 tablespoons chili powder and cumin; stir to combine. Cook on HIGH 4-5 hours or LOW 8-10 hours, adding beans when their cooking process is done.
3. Serve with Jewel ® Light Sour Cream and Jewel ® Shredded 2% Milk Cheddar Cheese, if desired.

Note: 3 (15 ounce) cans Jewel ® Light Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained, can be substituted for the dried and cooked beans, however it will increase the sodium level to 650mg per serving.

Nutritional Information: Serving Size 1/10 of recipe; Calories 370; Total Fat 8g; Saturated Fat 3g; Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 390mg; Carbohydrates 45g; Fiber 12g; Protein 36g

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