Diabetic Chili With Beans

Method

• Add pinto beans to a 1-quart saucepan and cover them with water
• Cook over medium heat 1 hour or until tender
• Simmer onion and green pepper in 1/4 cup water in a large nonstick skillet until onion is translucent
• Add ground beef and cook over medium heat until browned
• Drain excess fat from pan
• Stir in garlic chili powder cumin and cayenne
• Add drained tomatoes tomato sauce and beans to chili mixture
• Stir well and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes
• Cover and cook for 1/2 hour over low heat.