with Cheddar Cheese
This nourishing low-carb chili swaps out traditional beans for lots of wholesome veggies! Spicy jalapeños and melty cheddar cheese amp up the deliciousness. Smart meals are based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's kilocalorie and carbohydrate amounts.
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Ground Beef
250 g
Cilantro
7 g
Jalapeño
1 unit(s)
Sweet Bell Pepper
1 unit(s)
Crushed Tomatoes with Garlic and Onion
1 unit(s)
Mexican Seasoning
2 tbsp
Sour Cream
1 unit(s)
Cheddar Cheese, shredded
0.25 cup
Yellow Onion
1 unit(s)
Garlic Puree
1 tbsp
Oil
1 tbsp
Pepper
0.125 tsp
Salt
0.125 tsp
- Peel, then cut onion into 1/4-inch pieces.
- Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Roughly chop cilantro.
- Core, then finely chop jalapeño. (TIP: We suggest using gloves when prepping jalapeño!)
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.
- When the pot is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then peppers and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) jalapeños. (NOTE: Reference heat guide.)
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender-crisp, 5-6 min.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Remove from heat. Transfer veggies to a plate.
- Reheat the same pot over medium.
- When the pot is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then beef and onions.
- Cook, breaking up beef into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.**
- Carefully drain and discard excess fat.
- Add garlic puree and Mexican Seasoning. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 min.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add crushed tomatoes and 1/2 cup (1 cup) water to the pot with beef. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil over high.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium.
- Simmer, stirring occasionally, until chili thickens slightly, 10-12 min. (TIP: If you have time, keep it simmering on the stove for longer. Chili gets better the longer it cooks!)
- When chili is done, add veggies. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Cook, stirring often, until warmed through, 2-3 min.
- Divide chili between bowls.
- Dollop sour cream over top, then sprinkle with cilantro and cheese.
560
kcal
Calories
33
g
Fat
13
g
Saturated Fat
33
g
Carbohydrate
16
g
Sugar
8
g
Dietary Fiber
34
g
Protein
100
mg
Cholesterol
1140
mg
Sodium
1
g
Trans Fat
1450
mg
Potassium
250
mg
Calcium
5
mg
Iron
