Beef and Bean Chili Verde
Dairy-Free |
Gluten-Free |
Main Dishes |
Soups |
No Added Sugars |
High in Fiber
This recipe blends flavors and packs a nutritional punch as a source of iron, vitamin C, and fiber. Bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes bring color to the dish.
6
Servings
35 minutes
Total Time
$1.59
Cost per serving
| Serving size: | 1 – 1 1/2 cup |
| Prep time: | 5 minutes |
| Cook time: | 30 minutes |
| Total time: | 35 minutes |
| Equipment: | Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons Can opener Strainer Large saucepan |
| Utensils: | Knife Wooden mixing spoon |
Serving Suggestion:
Brown rice
Nutrition Facts
Recipe PDFIngredients
10 ounces ground beef or pork, 90% lean
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 14.5 ounce can low-sodium diced tomatoes, with liquid
6 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tablespoon garlic powder)
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 3/4 cups green salsa (or 16 ounce jar of enchilada sauce)
1 15 ounce can pinto or kidney beans, rinsed and drained (or 1 3/4 cups cooked)
1 1/2 cups frozen or canned corn, thawed and drained as needed
2 cups spinach or kale (optional)
Instructions
- Before you begin wash your hands, surfaces, utensils and vegetables.
- Cook meat in saucepan until brown. Drain fat.
- While meat is cooking, chop bell pepper and onion. If adding kale, tear or chop into bite size pieces.
- Add garlic, chili powder and cumin to saucepan. Cook about 15 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper, onion and tomatoes. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until onion is softened. Stir frequently.
- Stir in salsa. Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Add beans and corn. Add spinach or kale if using. Cook until heated through.
Tips
- Budget saver: use canned, frozen and fresh to stretch your food dollar.
- Grow your own garden fresh pepper, corn, spinach or kale.
- Green salsa is made from tomatillos.
Ingredients
What goes in Beef and Bean Chili Verde ?
White Onion
Bell Pepper
Canned Corn
Canned Diced Tomatoes
Pinto Beans
Nutritional Information(Per Serving)
CALORIES
220
TOTAL FAT
6g
SODIUM
590mg
TOTAL CARBS
30g
PROTEIN
16g
