Healthy chili

24Gordonfan

Well, I don't cook often or much of anything. It is hard to do for one person...or at least I find it to be hard to know what to make for just me. But the one thing that I do make (usually for myself and my parents) is chili. But the recipe I usually use, I don't feel like is the healthiest. So I was wondering if any of you know or have a healthy chili recipe that tastes good too...

besaro

i just load mine up with lots of carrots, sweet potatoes, less beans. its pretty low cal if you don't use a ton of oil to saute your veggies. garnish with yogurt. voila

its all about the spices.

sympha01

I make this chili all the time and it always shocks me how I get a really big portion, high in fiber and pretty good in protein for very low calories. I use lean pork instead of turkey, but either is good. http://www.snixykitchen.com/2012/09/19/healthy-turkey-and-veggie-chili/

This one is also quite good. If sodium is an issue, you can always make your own taco seasoning instead of using the sodium bomb that is packaged taco seasoning. http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/11/crock-pot-chicken-taco-chili-4-pts.html

WildOkapi

I'm a pretty big fan of this damndelicious.net Steak Chili recipe. Per 1 cup, I calculated it at: 210 calories, 7.5g fat (3g saturated), 39mg cholesterol, 287mg sodium, 442mg potassium, 18g carbohydrates, 6g fiber, 3g sugar, 16g protein, 11% Vit A, 18% Vit C, 6% Calcium, and 12% Iron.

williams969

My chili recipe uses ground turkey (get 93% lean stuff, or whatever number you like), onion and carrots, lots of beans (good fiber and carb source, buy the no/low sodium cans if you're mindful of sodium), and no sodium canned tomatoes. Add chili seasonings (I use chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin mostly), and simmer until done.

Usually, my ratio is 2-3 cans each of tomatoes and beans (the ~15 oz size), one pound of lean turkey, whatever amount of onions and carrots on hand, and season to taste. I think this comes out to roughly 200 calories per one cup (240g by weight) serving. Heck, have two bowls for 400 calories.

24Gordonfan

Thanks for all your replies.

Francl27

I used skinnytaste 3 beans turkey chili and it was really good and low cal, however I won't use the 99% turkey next time, it wasn't very filling... will try with 93%.

24Gordonfan

I have never tried turkey...always been hamburger.

dklibert

I used mushrooms for half of the beef. It was great. Baby bellas have a meaty taste and texture, so it was a great substitute.

Smokey Beef and Vegetable Chili
http://soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2012/12/smokey-beef-and-vegetable-chili.html
Makes about 10 cups; Serves 6 to 8

2 tsp. olive oil
8 oz lean ground beef (93% lean)
8 oz cremini (baby bella) mushrooms, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1/2 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (10 oz) can tomatoes with diced green chilies (with liquid)
1 (15 oz) can of fire roasted diced tomatoes (with liquid)
1 (15 oz) can of red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
1 (15 oz) can of pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
2 cups water

Heat olive oil in a dutch oven over medium heat; brown the ground beef, breaking into small pieces with the spoon. Add a dash of salt and pepper while cooking.

Add mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and celery to dutch oven, cook until onion is translucent. Add tomato paste and spices, stir and cook until fragrant, add the remaining ingredients. Stir until all ingredients are combined thoroughly.

Over medium heat, bring to a simmer. Reduce the burner to low, cover and continue simmering 50−60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

missiontofitness

The "200 gram" builder glitch should say 200g of yellow onion. I browned the beef with homemade taco seasoning, threw it in a pot with all of the ingredients shown plus around half a can of water, and simmer it until it boiled down.

Macros are awesome for this recipe.

LeonCX

besaro wrote: »

i just load mine up with lots of carrots, sweet potatoes, less beans. its pretty low cal if you don't use a ton of oil to saute your veggies. garnish with yogurt. voila

yogurt in chili? I think I'm gonna hurl.

HereLieWe

Try this: http://allrecipes.com/personalrecipe/64181485/pumpkin-chipotle-chili/detail.aspx

It tastes even better when you use fresh pumpkin.

Alatariel75

I'm eating this right now: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10017074/turkey-squash-and-black-bean-chili#latest

And it is delicious!!

eldamiano

Yes, I will tell you... the same recipe you use but slightly less of it....

AngryViking1970

Iowa Girl Eats Signature Spicy Smoky Sweet Chili is outstanding.

iowagirleats.com/2014/09/24/signature-spicy-smoky-sweet-chili-crock-pot-friendly/

lisa2219

AngryViking1970 wrote: »

Iowa Girl Eats Signature Spicy Smoky Sweet Chili is outstanding.

iowagirleats.com/2014/09/24/signature-spicy-smoky-sweet-chili-crock-pot-friendly/

I second this one... I made it a couple weeks ago and it was great.

24Gordonfan

Thes all sound too good...I have used one recipe and one recipe only for chili so it is hard to think outside the box. I never thought of using some off the ingredients listed above in chili. But I bet they all taste GREAT! Thanks for sharing. Now that winter has hit somewhat early (well not enough snow to account to anything, so in that regard, I am lucky. Just been windy and cold here.) it sure is chili weather. You all just made me hungry. LOL . Thanks again.

socalkay

I use lean ground turkey. Simmer a long time so the spices soak in. I like to do a mix of black beans and pinto beans (but probably not as many beans as some chili has) onions and canned tomatoes. Whatever spices you like to use, carry on.

I also live alone so I mix up chili or spaghetti (or burrito filling or taco filling) and freeze half. Then I have meals for the week plus another week down the road.

laciemn

Here's a tip: if you want to keep the cost down, chili is very cheap if done right. You can get the higher fat meat and RINSE it after frying it almost done, then add in some herbs (sage, thyme, other "sausage-y" herbs.Minced and rinsed 30% fat beef only has 1 gram of fat more per serving than rinsed 10% fat beef.

I don't like to add the cooked meat until near the end so it doesn't get really mushy and weird. Caramelize your onions and peppers(and mushrooms if ya use em), don't be afraid to use a little oil to do this since it's spread out over about 10 servings if you make a decent sized chili. Add salt and texas pete, a lot more herbs when it's finished, and a LOT of garlic. I would skip the beans altogether. I like to have it with cilantro-yogurt. Just chop up cilantro, add to yogurt, and cool it a few hours.

MissyPoo2013

Bump!