Source: Diabetes Snacks, Treats & Easy Eats, by Barbara Grunes with Linda R. Yoakam, RD, MS

Quick beef chili seasoned with barbecue spice mix.

Servings

1 cooking spray
8 oz lean ground beef (10% fat)
1 cup fresh chopped onion
1 cup fresh chopped celery
1 cup chopped green bell peppers , chopped
14.5 oz canned unsalted diced tomatoes , including liquid
16 oz red kidney beans, canned and drained , and rinsed
1 tsp Seasoning, barbecue

1 Lightly coat a nonstick frying pan with cooking spray. Cook the beef and onion, stirring occasionally and breaking up the meat, until the onion is tender and the meat is no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
2 Add the celery and bell pepper. Cover and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
3 Stir in the tomatoes and their liquid, beans, and spice mix. Add water by the 1/4-cup if the mixture is too dry. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until hot.

Try this quick and easy chili recipe for your next outing or party.