Chipotle Chili Con Carne
Serves: 6
Ingredients
To make Chipotle Chili Con Carne, you'll need:
- 3/4 lb lean cubed beef stew meat
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin Nonstick cooking spray as needed
- 1 can reduced-sodium beef broth - (14 oz)
- 1 tbsp minced canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce or to taste
- 1 can diced tomatoes - (14
- 1/2 oz) undrained
- 1 large green bell pepper cut into pieces = (or
- 2 poblano chile peppers)
- 2 cans pinto or red beans - (16 oz ea) rinsed drained Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Method
- Toss beef in combined chili powder and cumin
- Coat large saucepan or Dutch oven with cooking spray; heat over medium heat
- Add beef; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Add beef broth and chipotle chilies with sauce; bring to a boil
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour 15 minutes or until beef is very tender
- With slotted spoon, transfer beef to carving board, leaving juices in saucepan
- Using two forks, shred beef
- Return beef to saucepan; add tomatoes and bell pepper
- Bring to a boil; stir in beans
- Simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes or until bell pepper is tender
- Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
Calories 245, Calories from fat 16%, Total Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 1g, Protein 24g, Carbohydrates 28g, Cholesterol 35mg, Sodium 679mg, Dietary Fiber 8g.
Source:
DiabeticCooking.com. © Publications International Ltd, 2002.
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