Healthy Chili

This is pretty good!

Healthy Chili

Makes 6-8 servings.

1 yellow onion
1 lb. extra lean hamburger
1 red bell pepper
2 small zucchini
1 can of corn (drained)
1 can black beans (drained)
1 can pinto beans (drained)
1 28oz plus 1 14oz can of diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 cup of water
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 heaping tsp. fajita spice
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Saute onions in some oil until translucent and lightly browned, about 5 min. Add ground hamburger and saute for about 8-10 min. Add red pepper and zucchini and cook for 5 min. Add corn, beans, tomatoes, water, and brown sugar. stir well. Add fajita spice, cumin, cayenne and cinnamon, stir well. Reduce heat to low; partially cover and simmer for 20-25 min or until thick and soupy. Cook longer if you like your veggies softer. If desired, sprinkle with a little cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro before serving.

*Use more or less water for desired consistency. Reduce cayenne pepper for a milder chili.
** I cut the recipe in half for Steve and I and there was still plenty left over for my lunch the next day.