Lower Fat Beef And Macaroni Chili Recipes

EASY LOW-FAT CHILI

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"This zesty chili really hits the spot on cool fall days," confirms Janet Moore of Ogdensburg, New York.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 cups water, divided
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-salt diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) salt-free tomato paste
2 to 4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook the onion and green pepper in 1/2 cup water until tender. Add beans, tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir in chili powder, salt if desired, pepper and remaining water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPEEDY CHILI MAC AND CHEESE

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Step up your mac and cheese game with the addition of salsa and ground beef.

Provided by Allrecipes Magazine

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
½ pound cooked elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain grease. Add salsa and kidney beans to the skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked macaroni and Cheddar cheese. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 100.6 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1139.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

LOW FAT CHILI

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An easy chili recipe with lean ground beef and low in calories and fat. Most often when I want chili I want beef not chicken or turkey. This simple chili lends itself to many variations while still remaining low in calories.

Provided by Chef Larz in Pennsb

Categories Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (lean 97/3)
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 small onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried garlic, reconstituted
2 tablespoons chili powder (see note)
1 tablespoon cumin (see note)
2 teaspoons ground red pepper (see note)
2 teaspoons cilantro
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups water (optional, use as needed for consistancy)

Steps:

Cook ground beef and onions together in a skillet until meat is browned and onion is almost clear. If using 93/7 lean ground beef a small amount of oil might be needed to prevent sticking.
Combine all ingredients in large pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour.
Note: many variations are possible. Try adding green chilies, cubed potatoes, rice, light or fat free cheddar or whatever you can imagine.
NOTE: Calories calculated by this system differ radically from my own. Using the values given on each of the items in the recipe I calculated only 180 Calories per 1 cup serving. 'Zaar might not be adjusting for extra lean groung beef.
NOTE: For a milder version reduce chili powder, cumin and red pepper by 1/2.