| Best Bean Chili Vegetable cooking spray 1 pound lean ground beef 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 can (15 ounces) Red Kidney beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged Red Kidney beans, rinsed, drained 1 can (15 ounces) Pinto beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged Pinto beans, rinsed, drained 3 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) chili-seasoned diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa Spray large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Cook ground beef until browned, 5 to 8 minutes, crumbling with a fork. Add onions, bell pepper, and garlic; cook 5 minutes longer. Add remaining ingredients; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 to 30 minutes. Makes 6 servings (about 1 1/3 cups each). |
