Ranch Style Chili with Beans

This is a delicious, quick and simple to make chili is full of flavor and has less fat, fewer calories, fewer carbs and more protein than comparable caned chili’s (like Stagg® Brand).

Ingredients:

3 LB 93% lean ground beef (use 97% for even fewer calories and  fat)
4 15.5-oz cans of Dark Red Kidney Beans
2 15-oz cans tomato sauce
1 10-oz can Rotel Brand Diced Tomatos – available in various heats like salsa
1 7-oz can diced green chilies
1 large onion
2 cups sliced Crimini mushrooms 
6 cloves fresh garlic
4 TBSP Chili Powder (or to taste)
Cumin to taste

*Optional – hot sauce or hot peppers to taste (not included in nutritional estimates)

Directions:

1. Brown the beef in a skillet, draining any grease once browned
2. Peel and mince garlic, stir in with chili powder and cumin to the browned beef
3. Peel and dice onion, stir in to browned beef
4. Add diced hot peppers (Habanero, Jalapeno, Naga Jolokia) if desired
5. Add sliced mushrooms, cook until the flesh of the mushrooms looks moist and darkens slightly
6. Empty skillet into 6-8 QT crockpot
7. Add tomato sauce, Rotel Tomatoes, Diced Green chilies
8. Cook for 2 – 4 hours or until your desired consistancy.

Estimated Nutritional Values:
Based on labels and online nutritional value resources, then calculated per gram and converted to ounces then cups.

Serving Size 1 Cup (8oz)