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lean and low sodium chili

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Lynn Socko
@lynnsocko
San Angelo, TX

This a a very mild chili, to add a "kick" to it, you could always add some cayenne pepper. It's lean, low in fat & sodium, and yummy good. Also great for hot dogs.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 4 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For lean and low sodium chili

  • 3 lb
    roast or steak, sliced & diced very thin (or lean ground beef)
  • 1/2
    onions, diced
  • 5
    cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 c
    no salt added ketsup
  • 1 tsp
    bold & spicy mustard
  • 2 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 4 tsp
    brown sugar
  • 6 tsp
    chili powder
  • 6 tsp
    cumin
  • 4 tsp
    ground chili pasilla
  • 3 tsp
    granulated garlic
  • 2 tsp
    granulated onion
  • 2 tsp
    oregano
  • 1/2 c
    masa harina per 2 cup of hot liquid
  • 2-4 c
    beef stock (homemade or low sodium)
  • 2 tsp
    coarse sea salt (omit is not using low sodium stock)
  • canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed, opt.

How To Make lean and low sodium chili

  • 1
    Place cut meat into large pot with 1/4 c. olive oil, onion, and garlic, 2 tsp. each of chili powder, ground chili pasilla & cumin. Simmer till veggies are tender, do not burn garlic or onion. Add 2 c. water. Cover, simmer or approx. 4 hrs. or till meat is tender. Add more water if necessary as meat cooks.
  • 2
    When meat is tender, add 4 c. water and 4 c. beef stock. Add 4 tsp. each of chili powder & cumin, 3 tsp. granulated garlic, 2 tsp. granulated onion, ground chili pasilla, 2 tsp. oregano, 1/4 c. ketsup, 1 tsp. mustard, 2 tsp. lemon juice, 4 tsp. sugar, 1 tsp coarse sea salt. Mix well. Return to simmer. Mix together 1/2c. of Masa Harina in 2 c. of hot liquid from chili. Stir till all lumps are dissolved. Return mixture to chili, stir well. Cover, simmer 20-30 min. more. If chili is too thin, repeat masa step, if too thick, add more water or broth.
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