Family Style Chili

This recipe is packed with nutrients to help keep your immune system strong. This makes enough for a crowd, or enough for leftovers — always a good thing in a busy family! It’s not too spicy, so everyone can enjoy it. Spice fans can customize their bowls with PC Louisiana Hot Sauce. If you need more tips on staying healthy this cold and flu season, visit me or our in-store pharmacist.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp (15 mL) PC Splendido Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1½ lb (750 g) PC Free From Lean Ground Beef 3 onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped ½ cup (125 mL) no name Chili Powder 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1 can (156 mL) tomato paste 2 cans (each 796 mL) PC Organics Whole Tomatoes Canada Choice 1 can (540 mL) no name Dark Red Kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Instructions:

1. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring to break up, or until no longer pink. With slotted spoon, transfer beef to bowl. Discard all but 3 tbsp (45 mL) fat from saucepan. 2. Return saucepan to medium heat. Stir in onions; cook until lightly coloured, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in chili powder and salt; cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato paste until combined. Stir in browned beef, canned tomatoes with liquid and kidney beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cook uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 6 servings Per serving: 280 calories, fat 12g, sodium 720mg, carbohydrate 23g, fibre 8g, protein 19g

Dietitian’s tip:

If you’re looking to cut back on sodium, choose PC Blue Menu no salt added canned tomatoes and kidney beans. Recipe source: pc.ca