Last Weeks Healthy Recipe - BEEF AND CHILE VERDE

RECIPE OVERVIEW
Serves 4
Prep Time 20 min.
Total Time 30 min.
Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate, Gluten Free Diet, Healthy Weight, Heart Healthy, High Fiber, High Potassium, Low Calorie, Low Cholesterol, Low Sat Fat

INGREDIENTS

1 pound 93%-lean ground beef

1 large red bell pepper, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

6 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

1 16-ounce j green salsa, green enchilada sauce or taco sauce

1/4 cup water

1 15-ounce c pinto or kidney beans, rinsed


COOKING DIRECTIONS

Cook beef, bell pepper and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, until the meat is browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin and cayenne; cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir in salsa (or sauce) and water; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in beans and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.

Server and Enjoy. May be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat before eating.