This family favorite is brimming with goodness and cooks in only about 30 minutes. Ladle it up and let everyone personalize it with their choice of toppings. Thank you to the American Heart Association for providing this recipe.

Ingredients

Chili

• Cooking spray
• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef OR 1 pound skinless ground turkey breast or chicken breast
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium fresh jalapeño, seeds and ribs discarded, chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 4 medium garlic cloves, minced OR 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 15.5-ounce can no-salt-added pinto beans or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3/4 cup salsa (lowest sodium available)

Garnishes

• 1/2 medium avocado, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions (optional)
• 1/4 cup fat-free or low-fat shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• 1/4 cup fat-free or low-fat sour cream (optional) OR 1/4 cup fat-free Greek yogurt (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro (optional)

Instructions

1. Lightly spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook the beef and onion over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently to turn and break up the beef.
2. Stir in the bell pepper, jalapeño, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and coriander. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the remaining chili ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
4. Ladle the chili into large mugs or soup bowls. Top with the garnishes.