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Two Bean Chili

Two Bean Chili in a bowl
Makes: 4 Servings

This no-fuss chili is a great way to use ground beef and beans to make a tasty main dish. Chili can be served by itself, with crackers, cooked rice, or baked potato.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 can (about 8 ounces) low-sodium kidney beans, drained
  • 1/2 can (about 8 ounces) low-sodium vegetarian beans
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 1/2 cups low-sodium tomato juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a medium-sized pot, brown ground beef over medium to high heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain fat.
  2. Add kidney beans, vegetarian beans, onions, chili powder, tomato juice, and pepper.
  3. Cook over low heat for about 40 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

Tip for cooking with ground beef: The recommended safe minimum internal temperature for ground beef is 160 °F, as measured with a food thermometer.

Tip: USDA Foods macaroni products such as spaghetti, rotini, and macaroni are great additions to chili.

Learn more about:

Source:

A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods
USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup serving
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 219
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 33 mg
Sodium 277 mg
Carbohydrates 26 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 18 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 63 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 800 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 219
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 33 mg
Carbohydrates 26 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 18 g
Minerals
Calcium 63 mg
Potassium 800 mg
Sodium 277 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 63 mg
Phosphorus 238 mg
Selenium 10 mg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 47 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 1.1 mcg
Vitamin C 80 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 9 mcg
Folate 83 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 73 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 1 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 1 1/4 cups
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