3 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. chopped green bell pepper
1 c. chopped onion
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 (28 oz.) can no salt added stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (12 oz.) can no salt added tomato paste
1 (12 oz.) bottle light beer (optional)
2 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans, drained

Spray a large stockpot with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add half of the meat and cook until browned. Remove from heat and drain. Repeat with remaining meat.

Spray stockpot again with nonstick cooking spray and heat over med. heat. Add bell pepper, onion, red pepper and garlic and sauté 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Return the cooked meat to pot and add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender.

This makes about 10-12 servings. It is low fat, low calories and high protein.