Individual Chili Pots – Weight Watchers Favor
Description
This comforting individual chili recipe delivers a robust, savory flavor profile perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. The dish combines lean ground beef with classic chili vegetables like green bell peppers, onions, and celery, simmered with plum tomatoes and kidney beans for a rich, textured base. By cooking the chili separately and stirring in cooked rice at the end, you maintain the integrity of the grains while infusing them with deep, spicy aromatics. Topped with sharp cheddar cheese and briny black olives, each serving offers a satisfying balance of heartiness and freshness. It is a straightforward, family-friendly meal that requires minimal active cooking time but rewards you with maximum flavor.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large saucepan, combine the ground beef, chopped tomatoes with their reserved liquid, green bell pepper, onions, celery, kidney beans, minced garlic, dried oregano, and chili powder.
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Cover the saucepan and simmer the mixture over low heat for 25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
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Stir in the cooked long grain rice and heat through until the rice is warmed and absorbs some of the chili sauce.
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Divide the chili evenly among 6 individual serving dishes.
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Top each portion with an equal amount of shredded cheddar cheese and sliced black olives.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 750.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 45.0g70%
- Saturated Fat 18.0g90%
- Cholesterol 234.0mg78%
- Sodium 216.0mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 78.0g156%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Use lean ground beef or ground turkey for a lighter version. Ensure the meat is fully cooked before simmering.
The rice should be cooked separately before adding to the chili to prevent it from becoming mushy during the simmering process.
For best results, use fresh plum tomatoes if available, or high-quality canned Italian plum tomatoes. Reserve the liquid from the canned tomatoes to add moisture and flavor to the chili.
Individual serving dishes can be oven-proof ramekins if you wish to broil the cheese topping briefly for a melted finish.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of water if needed.
