Beef And Bean Chili

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Adapted to serve 4 from south beach diet online. Phase 1. I eliminated the oil, and added some extra vegetables and seasonings. this is a good base, but i like it a little spicy. Try cayenne, black pepper, and/or hot sauce to heat things up a little.

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Steps

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Use cooking spray on a large heavy-bottomed saucepan and saute beef with 1 teaspoon chili powder over medium-high heat until no longer pink.

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Remove with slotted spoon.

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Add green pepper , celery , onion , and garlic to skillet and cook until tender.

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Return beef to skillet.

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Add tomatoes with juice , salsa , and beans.

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Bring to boil , then reduce heat.

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While simmering , add worcestershire and stir in remaining chili powder , cumin , and basil.

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Simmer for 20 minutes or until sauce thickens.

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Ingredients

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lean ground beef, green pepper, celery rib, onion, garlic cloves, salsa, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, worcestershire sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, basil