This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.

Serves: 4 | Preparation: 10 minutes | Total: 30 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey/chicken
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 4 medium garlic cloves, minced (or 2 teaspoons garlic powder)
• 1 can (15.5 ounce) can no-salt-added beans of choice, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14.5 ounce) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• ¾ cup low-sodium salsa

Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently to break up the meat.
2. Add peppers, chili powder, cumin, and garlic. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in beans, tomatoes, and salsa. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes.

 CHili RECIPE CARD

Adapted from: recipes.heart.org