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Beef & Black Bean Chili

This simple chili is perfect for busy weeknights and makes good leftovers too.

Ingredients:
1 pound ground round
2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added black beans, undrained
1 cup medium or hot chunky salsa
2 (8-ounce) cans no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili seasoning mix
Low-fat sour cream (optional)
Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions:
Cook meat in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until meat is browned, stirring until it crumbles Drain, if necessary.

While meat cooks, drain and mash 1 can of beans. Add mashed beans, undrained beans, salsa, tomato sauce, and seasoning mix to saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Sppon into serving bowls. If desired, top with sour cream and shredded cheese.

Serves 7: 1 cup chili each. Per serving: 236 calories, 3.9g fat, 22g protein, 27g carbohydrate and 5g fiber.

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