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Three Bean Chili (WW: 3 pts per 1 cup serving)

June 1 2006 at 4:21 AM
 


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This makes a big batch (about 20 cups), could be cut in half--best in crock pot, but good thrown together last minute too.
I don't know the original name--Maxine gave me the recipe. Hers called for two packages of taco seasoning instead of the spices and flour I list at the end.

2 cans black beans, drained
2 cans pinto beans, drained
2 cans light red kidney beans, drained
2 cups frozen corn
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 pound extra lean (7% fat) ground beef, browned with the onion and drained
(use pan spray)
1 large can diced tomatoes
1 large can tomato sauce
32 oz tomato juice
1/4 cup whole grain flour
2 tablespoons chili powder (my dh adds more to his bowl, plus red peppers)
1 or 2 tsp salt (to taste)
sprinkle of cumin (1/8 tsp??)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp fructose

(original recipe did not call for ground beef, but it does not change the point value to add this much. Add a pound and it goes up to 4 points per serving.)

 
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