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Good-for-the-Heart Chili

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large pot.
  • Add 1 medium finely chopped red onion and sauté until tender.
  • Add 1 lb. ground lean beef or turkey breast.
  • Cook, breaking up the meat until crumbled and browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain any grease.
  • Drain 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans.
  • Add to the cooked meat.
  • Add 2 cups picante sauce, 1 cup no-salt-added canned tomatoes, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic.
  • Simmer until serving time, for at least 15 minutes.
  • Scoop out the insides of 6 already-baked potatoes.
  • Place on a baking sheet with skin side up. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes in hot oven.
  • Serve hot chili in potato skin “bowl”.
  • Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Garnish with reduced-fat sour cream, if desired.

Serve 2-3 chili-filled potato skins per person.