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Zippy Beef Chili

This zesty chili is not only chock-full of ground beef, but it's also loaded with veggies. I put everything in the slow cooker, let it cook and then come home to a delicious, ready-to-eat meal.

12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Cook: 6 hours

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) pork and beans
2 large onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink;
drain.
Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover

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Zippy Beef Chili (continued)

Directions (continued)

and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through.
Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 243 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 644 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 20 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.