Lighter Beef Chili

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 pound ground beef sirloin
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice
• 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• Assorted toppings, such as reduced-fat sour cream, sliced scallions, and baked tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

1. In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat oil over medium-high.
2. Add onion and garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook, stiring frequently, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Add tomato paste, chili powder, and cocoa powder.
5. Cook, stirring, until mixture is fragrant, about 1 minute.
6. Add beef and cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
7. Add tomatoes (with their juice) and beans.
8. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce to a simmer, and cook until chili is slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
9. Serve with toppings, as desired.
10. (Per Serving)
11. Calories: 221
12. Fat: 7g (1.9g Saturated Fat)
13. Protein: 20.7g
14. Carbohydrates: 22.9g
15. Fiber: 5.5g

vegetable oil, onion, garlic, salt, tomato paste, chili powder, cocoa, ground beef sirloin, tomatoes, pinto beans, toppings

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lighter-beef-chili-387487 (may not work)