Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (480 g) top sirloin, coarsely ground
- 1 medium white onion, 6 ounces (180 g), chopped
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, 6 ounces (180 g), seeded and chopped
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) good-quality chili powder
- ½ tablespoon (7.5 ml) ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) crushed dried oregano
- 1 14½-ounce (435 g) no salt added crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup (120 ml) low-sodium canned beef broth
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Directions
Put the ground sirloin in a dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat.
Cook, stirring, until beef is no longer pink.
Drain off any fat or juices.
Measure 2 tablespoons of the onion; set aside.
Put remaining onion, garlic, and bell pepper into the pot and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, tomatoes with their liquid, and beef broth.
Lower heat to simmer and cook, covered, until meat and vegetables are tender, about 35 to 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, finely mince the reserved onion.
Place in a small bowl and stir in remaining topping ingredients.
Set aside.
When chili is done, ladle into bowl and offer topping to spoon onto each serving.