Nikky's Homemade Mexican Chili

Hi,

I am new to the site and haven't introduced myself nor have I participated in any discussions but I thought it would be nice to share my recipe seeing as chili is recommended as a food which helps you lose weight and that this particular recipe is rated as 179 calories per 1 cup according to the recommended recipes.sparkpeople.com. The nutritional information has been added to the database.

Nikky's Mexican Chili
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approx., servings: 32 cups

5 cups - Lean Ground Beef
2 cups - chopped onion
2 cups - celery
2 cups - green pepper
2.5 cups - Kidney beans
2.5 cups - Mixed beans (a.k.a Bean Medley)
2 - 28 fl oz - Canned diced tomatoes
2 - 28 fl oz - canned crushed tomatoes
1/3 cup - chili powder (or to taste)
5 tbsp - Cayenne (or to taste)

Cook meat and onions until semi-brown, add half the chili powder and cayenne, stir thoroughly and cook until meat is brown. This will add flavour directly to the meat. Then add remaining ingredients, stir thoroughly and simmer for at least 30 min (the longer you simmer the more flavoured your chili will be therefore at least an hour is preferred). Remember to stir it often throughout the simmering period.

*Note: I do not use cooking oils to cook the meat and onions. I start the meat off and when its juices start to flow I add the onion and then cook until semi brown and add spices.

Hope you enjoy it as much as we do! I freeze it in serving size containers and it microwaves beautifully. :happy:

Nikkytoo