Hearty Pinto Bean Chili

Time to Table: < 30 minutes

Contains: No major allergens

Servings: 6

Gluten-Free, Seasonal Favorite

When a warm bowl of chili sounds good, but you don’t have much time, try this easy recipe, and dinner will be ready in a flash! Flavorful veggies, tasty ground beef or turkey, and zesty spices will keep the whole family cozy on a cold day. Enjoy a warm bowl.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
½ cup onion, chopped
½ cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup corn
2 cups diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can pinto, kidney, or red beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste)

Preparation

1 In a large saucepan, brown the ground beef or turkey with the onion and green peppers until the meat is cooked through.

2 Add the remaining ingredients, heat through, and serve.

Recipe Tips: Want a vegetarian option? Leave out the meat, and you’ll still have a nutritious and tasty meal! For added flavor, top with shredded cheese and plain Greek yogurt.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories: 239

Protein: 18.3g

Carbohydrate: 20.8g

Fat: 9.6g

Sodium: 286mg

Fiber: 5.2g

Calcium: 55.6mg

Iron: 2.6mg

Recipe, Image, Video credit to TexasWIC.org

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