Black Bean Chili

BLACK BEAN CHILI (phase 1 south beach diet)

31.6 oz black beans, canned
14.5 oz tomatoes, diced
48 oz salsa
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup sliced jalapenos
1 tsp tabasco
1 tsp chili powder
3/4 cup water

Directions:

Brown the ground beef (or ground turkey) with chili powder. In a separate big chili pot, cook one 15.8 oz can of black beans. After warmed, mash them with a potato masher. Add the remaining can of black beans and cook. Do not mash the 2nd can of beans. Add the diced tomatoes and diced jalapenos to the bean mixture and cook until it starts to boil. Add the meat, salsa, tabasco and water to the bean mixture and cook covered for 1 hour. Top with low-fat cheese or sour cream depending on your diet.


NOTES: i found that even half the amount of salsa still seemed a bit overpowering the first time i made the dish. you can always add more if it doesn't taste quite like you want, i think i just put a fourth in it now. if you don't like spicy chili, go easy on the chili powder. i only put about half or less than what it calls for. i used unsalted canned tomatoes, to cut back on the sodium content. and as for boiling it an hour, i didn't really find that necessary. we ate it once it was boiling for a few minutes. feel free to experiment with this yummy recipe! it's become a major hit in our house!