Sarah's Fall Chili
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  • Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
1 pound extra lean gound beef1 package taco seasoning3 cloves garlic2 tsp ground black pepper1 tbsp dried parsley2 tsp hot pepper sauce2 cans stewed tomatoes2 cans kidney beans.25 cup finely chopped carrots.25 cup finely chopped celery.5 cup diced green chilis1 cup pearled barleywaterServing Size: 1 cup
Directions
Brown the ground beef in a stock pot. Drain all fat and rinse with water. Add Taco Seasoning, Garlic, Pepper, Parsley, Hot Sauce, Stewed Tomatoes, and stir. Add 2 cans of Kidney Beans. Fill cans with water and add to pot. Stir occasionally until heated throughout. As this is heating, dice carrots and celery finely. Add to pot once it is simmering with Green Chilis. Add 1 cup uncooked barley and stir. This should simmer for at least 6 hours over medium low heat. Stir occasionally to keep beans from sticking to bottom of the pot. Add water as desired.

Tastes best when made several days in advance. I usually make a double batch to serve to family on Halloween with cornbread muffins. Add a little low fat shredded cheddar if you like. Note this is not included in the calories as is. May substitute ground turkey and add more finely chopped vegetables if desired. May reduce sodium by choosing a low-salt taco seasoning & low salt hot sauce.

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SBNEMITZ.
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 184.6
  • Total Fat: 6.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 23.5 mg
  • Sodium: 434.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
  • Protein: 10.5 g

Member Reviews
  • GROOVYKARMA1
     I made this without the ground beef and it was very good. I am a vegetarian and I either omit or use a substitute. - 10/30/08
  • WRITER190
     I used extra lean ground turkey to reduce calories. Delicious, nutritious, totally satisfying. It was easy to make in bulk for several meals throughout the week, and I loved the way it made my house smell. I'll definitely be making it again! - 1/11/10
  • SISTERDOE
     This sounds yummy and filling! I'll be making it soon (and probably often!) Sarah, your explanation of what you've included in nutrient & calorie counts is very helpful! - 10/21/08
  • HOWDOIHEARTTHEE
     Very Good. I will admit I added some lime juice, cilantro, mexican chili powder, and cinnamon. I did add 3 sweet potatos, a can of beef broth, rotel, and put it in the oven at 300 for a few hours with the lid on(I didn't want it to burn on the bottom of the pot, a crockpot would also be good) - 11/6/09
  • GRETA242
     Sounds wonderful. I usually make chili in the fall, but never thought of putting cut up carrots in it. I do use barley in mine too. It is yummy. Thank you Sarah!! - 10/30/09
  • BASEBALLMOM23
     This sounds wonderful. My family will love something like this and it is easy to make for Halloween night. Thanks! - 10/21/08
  • RD03875
     Good recipe. I added shredded chili flavored chocolate and extra garlic - 9/21/20
  • ELLENGRAY54
     only change I made was I don't use pre packaged taco seasoning. I make it myself and didn't add celery mainly cause didn't have any on hand and didn't want to go to store. I was good will make it again. - 10/16/16
  • EMPTYNESTERNOW
     I substitute the carrots for onions. - 10/28/14
  • CD5788525
     We liked it, but next time I would leave out the spicy ingredients as it was too spicy (hot) for our taste. I had to add more water and tomato juice to tone it down. - 11/6/10
  • SUZYQ84
     This sounds yummy! I've been looking for a good chili recipe especially since its starting to get cold out. - 10/29/10
  • SUGARPUNK52
     I left out the hot sauce and chilies but we liked it very much. - 10/27/10
  • ENIGMA821
     I made it for a family halloween party and we all loved it! - 8/11/10
  • PAMELARC
     My friends are going to love this dish. - 10/28/09



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