[NEW] Chippy Chili

Using crushed tortilla chips to thicken this chili adds both body and salt to improve the flavor and texture of the dish while increasing the whole grains in the meal.
Active: 20 min. Cook: 45 min. Total: 1 hour 5 mins
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[NEW] Chippy Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. 96% lean ground beef
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced carrot 1 (15.
  • 5 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 (
  • 8 oz.) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup finely crushed white corn tortilla chips
  • 1 Tbsp. parsley
  • 4 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. chopped garlic
  • 2 tsp. cumin ¼ tsp. oregano ½ tsp. pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook beef until evenly browned (6-8 minutes).
  2. Stir in bell pepper, onion, and carrot to the pot. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften (5-6 minutes).
  3. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer to heat through (20 minutes).

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per container
Serving size 472 g
Amount per serving
Calories 298
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.4g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 38.1mg 13%
Sodium 780.7mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 39.1g 14%
Dietary Fiber 9.78g 36%
Total Sugars 14.6g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 25g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 163mg 15%
Iron 6.4mg 35%
Potassium 1262mg 25%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Chef's Practical Notes

Ensure you brown the meat thoroughly; that "crispy crust" is where all the flavor for the gravy comes from.