Lighter Beef Chili

Ingredients

Serves 6

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 pound ground beef sirloin
  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice
  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • toppings, such as reduced-fat sour cream, sliced scallions, and baked tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Description

Cocoa Powder Adds Depth But Not Sweetness To The Chili. Briefly Heating The Cocoa, Chili Powder, And Tomato Paste Before Adding The Beef Releases Their Aroma.Healthy Habit: For Beefy Flavor Without Excess Fat, Pick Ground Sirloin Instead Of Chuck. We\'ve

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