Recipes
Ingredients:
Spicy Black Bean and Raisin Chili with Fresh Pineapple and Tortillas
- 1 1/2 pounds (675 gms) Extra Lean Ground Beef
- 1 can Black Beans (19 oz / 540 ml)
- 1 can Mixed Beans (19 oz / 540 ml)
- 1 can Tomatoes, Chili Style (19 oz / 540 ml)
- 1 can Tomato Paste (5.5 oz / 156 ml)
- 1 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Chunky Salsa
- 1/4 cup Sultana Raisins
- 1 x Fresh Pineapple
- 4 cups Baked Tortilla Chips
- 1/2 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese, Light (Optional)
- Southwest Salsa (Optional)
- Sour Cream, No-Fat (Optional)
- Fresh Cilantro (Optional)
Directions:
Spicy Black Bean and Raisin Chili with Fresh Pineapple and Tortillas
- Take out equipment and ingredients.
- Brown meat in a large stove-top pot at med-high.
- Stir until meat is no longer pink. Drain most of the liquid from the black beans and add all but 1/4 cup beans to pot.
- Mash reserved beans with a fork and then add those to pot as well.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin powder, salsa and raisins to pot.
- Stir well and reduce heat to medium-low. Set timer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile: Slice pineapple and place on a serving dish at the dinner table.
- Pour tortilla chips into a serving bowl and place at the dinner table.
- This chili looks beautiful garnished with cheddar, salsa, sour cream and cilantro. When timer rings, dinner is ready.