WW Classic Beef Chili (2pts)

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Lean ground beef (10% or less fat)
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 2 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup canned diced chiles (or 1 jalapeno, finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• Oregano sprigs

Directions

1. Cook the ground beef and garlic in a nonstick skillet, breaking apart the meat with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any fat. Return to the skillet and add the diced peppers. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder and cumin and stir to coat beef.
2. Mix the tomatoes, bean, onion, chiles (if using), and tomato paste in a slow cooker. Stir in the beef mixture. Cover and cook on High until the flavours are blended, about 4-5 hours. Garnish with oregano and serve.

Per serving: 142 calories, 5 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 35 mg cholesterol, 166 mg sodium, 10 g total carbohydrate, 4 g dietary fiber, 14 g protein, 43 mg calcium. POINTS per serving: 2