Beef and Bean Chili Verde

Dairy-Free | Gluten-Free | Main Dishes | Soups | No Added Sugars | High in Fiber | WIC Friendly | Egg-Free | Nut-Free

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.

Beef and Bean Chili Verde
6
Servings
35 minutes
Total Time
$1.59
Cost per serving *
Temperature: Low-medium heat
Serving size:1 – 1 1/2 cup
Prep time:5 minutes
Cook time:30 minutes
Total time:35 minutes
Equipment:

Cutting board

Can opener

Colander

Large saucepan

Utensils:

Knife

Wooden mixing spoon

Measuring cups and spoons

Serving Suggestion:

Brown rice

* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.

Ingredients

10 ounces lean (85% or leaner) ground beef OR pork

1 bell pepper, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

1 14.5 ounce can no salt added diced tomatoes with liquid

6 cloves garlic, minced OR 2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 3/4 cups salsa verde OR 1 16 ounce jar enchilada sauce

1 15 ounce can no salt added (pinto or kidney) beans, rinsed and drained

1 15 ounce can no salt added corn, rinsed and drained

2 cups spinach OR kale (optional)

Instructions

  1. Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and vegetables.
  2. Cook meat in saucepan until brown. Drain fat.
  3. While meat is cooking, chop bell pepper and onion. If adding kale, tear or chop into bite size pieces.
  4. Add garlic, chili powder and cumin to saucepan. Cook about 15 seconds, until fragrant.
  5. Add bell pepper, onion and tomatoes. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until onion is softened. Stir frequently.
  6. Stir in salsa. Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  8. Add beans and corn. Add spinach or kale if using. Cook until heated through.


Tips

  • Save money by shopping your pantry first! This recipe is good with fresh, frozen, and/or canned versions of veggies. Try using what you have on hand to change up the recipe.


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Ingredients

What goes in Beef and Bean Chili Verde?

White Onion
White Onion
Red Bell Pepper
Bell Pepper
Canned Corn
Canned Corn
Canned Diced Tomatoes
Canned Diced Tomatoes
Pinto Beans
Pinto Beans

Nutritional Information
(Per Serving)

CALORIES
220
TOTAL FAT
6g
SODIUM
590mg
TOTAL CARBS
30g
PROTEIN
16g
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