This Low-Fat Healthy Chili In Crockpot is a quintessential comfort food that proves you don’t need heavy fats to achieve deep, satisfying flavor. By slow-cooking lean beef stew meat with aromatic onions, bell peppers, and a robust blend of chili powder, cumin, and oregano, the dish develops a rich, tender texture without the guilt. The tomato paste adds a thick, savory base that coats every bite, while the long cooking time ensures the meat falls apart effortlessly. It’s an ideal dish for busy weeknights or chilly evenings when you want something warm and nourishing. Serve it over rice or with a side of beans for a complete, family-friendly meal that tastes like it simmered all day, even if it barely required any effort from you.
Low-Fat Healthy Chili In Crockpot
Description
This Low-Fat Healthy Chili In Crockpot is a quintessential comfort food that proves you don't need heavy fats to achieve deep, satisfying flavor. By slow-cooking lean beef stew meat with aromatic onions, bell peppers, and a robust blend of chili powder, cumin, and oregano, the dish develops a rich, tender texture without the guilt. The tomato paste adds a thick, savory base that coats every bite, while the long cooking time ensures the meat falls apart effortlessly. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal dish for busy weeknights or chilly evenings when you want something warm and nourishing. Serve it over rice or with a side of beans for a complete, family-friendly meal that tastes like it simmered all day, even if it barely required any effort from you.Ingredients
Directions
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Trim any visible fat from the beef stew meat and cut it into 1/2-inch cubes.
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Place the cubed beef in the crockpot.
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Add the tomato paste to the crockpot and stir thoroughly to coat the meat completely.
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Add the chopped onions, diced bell peppers, minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, and crushed oregano to the crockpot.
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Stir all ingredients together until well combined.
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Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW heat for 12 hours.
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Once cooked, skim any fat from the surface of the chili and discard.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 430.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 17.8g28%
- Saturated Fat 7.0g35%
- Cholesterol 88.5mg30%
- Sodium 1048.6mg44%
- Total Carbohydrate 34.1g12%
- Dietary Fiber 7.0g29%
- Sugars 17.5g
- Protein 36.6g74%
* 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
Do not add any additional liquid; the vegetables and tomato paste provide sufficient moisture for the slow cooking process.
For a heartier meal, serve this low-fat chili with brown rice or black beans.
If you prefer a spicier kick, increase the amount of chili powder or add a dash of cayenne pepper.
