The Spice Is Right: Healthy Recipes That Turn Up the Heat

Hearty Beef Chili

Makes 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups low-sodium vegetable juice or tomato juice
2 large onions, chopped
2 15-ounce cans black beans, red kidney beans, or chickpeas, or a combination, rinsed and drained
1 14-1/2-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chili peppers, undrained
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

Make It
Combine all ingredients in a 4-1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat 9 to 10 hours or on high heat 4 1/2 to 5 hours.

Nutrition facts per serving:
226 calories, 26g protein, 27g carbohydrate, 4g fat (1g saturated), 8g fiber