Cajun Beef Chili
6
Points®
Total time: 40 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Classic beef and bean chili takes a spin around NOLA with a base of sauteed onion, garlic, and peppers (in this case canned green chilies), also known as the "holy trinity" in Cajun cooking. Store-bought Cajun or Creole seasoning often contains a lot of sodium so taste a pinch of it before adding salt as you're cooking. If yours is no-salt-added or salt-free, season the beef with 1/2 tsp of salt in step 1.
Ingredients
Olive oil
1 tsp
Uncooked onion(s)
1 large
Garlic
3 medium clove(s)
Canned green chile peppers
4.5 oz
Cajun seasoning
2 Tbsp
Uncooked 95% lean ground beef
1 pound(s)
Canned tomatoes
28 oz
Fat free salsa
1 cup(s)
Water
0.5 cup(s)
Chili powder
0.25 cup(s)
Canned kidney beans
30 oz
Instructions
1
Heat the oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 6 – 8 minutes. Add the garlic, chiles, and Cajun seasoning; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 8 minutes.
2
Add the tomatoes with their liquid, the salsa, water, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the flavors are blended and the chili thickens slightly, about 1 hour. Stir in the beans and cook until heated through.
3
Serving size: 1 cup
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