Beef and Black Bean Chili

1 pound ground beef
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, undrained
1 cup medium or hot chunky salsa
2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili seasoning mix
Sour Cream (Optional)
Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Optional)

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.

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

Yields 7 (1-cup) servings.


(Recipe Courtesy of Cooking Light 5 Ingredient 15 Minute Cookbook)
Nutrition Facts:
Per Serving:
Calories 236 (15% from fat)
Fat 3.9g
Protein 22.8g
Carbohydrate 27.6g