Enjoy this easy-to-make recipe on ‘chilly’ days or nights!

All American Skinny Chili

Makes 6 servings

2 tsp olive oil

2 tsp minced garlic

1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced

1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced

1/4 cup white onion, diced

1 lb. extra lean ground beef *

1-14 oz. can petite diced tomatoes, undrained

1-14 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained

1-14 oz. can of Great Northern beans, drained

2 tbsp tomato paste

2 tbsp chili powder

2 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp salt (optional)

Add olive oil to large stockpot over medium high heat. Add garlic, peppers and onion. Stir frequently until softened, approx. 2-3 minutes. Add ground beef to the stockpot and cook until browned. Add the last 8 ingredients to the pot, stir and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes.

* Vegetarian option: omit ground beef and substitute 1-14 oz can black beans, drained

Nutrition Facts for 1 cup chili: Calories 190; Total Fat 4 gm; Total Carbs 18 gm; Sugars 3 gm; Protein 21 gm; Sodium 557 mg; Fiber 4 gm