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Looking for a hearty, flavorful dish you can quickly whip together for either a night in or an upcoming get together that won’t go straight to your waist?  Good news - your search is over.  Have a taste of this Beer Chili recipe that’s packed with kick.

Beer Chili – Serves 6  (Approx 300 Calories / 5 pts per serving)

Prep Time:  10 minutes      Cook Time:  Minimum 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup sweet corn
• 1.25 oz packet of McCormick Chili Seasoning Mix
• 1/2 small can of tomato paste
• 1 pound 96% lean ground beef or ground breast of turkey
• 15.5 oz can of pink, kidney or pinto beans
• 12 oz bottle of light beer
• 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
• Salt, Pepper to taste
• Optional:  scallion finely chopped
• Optional: light sour cream
• Optional: light shredded mexican/cheddar cheese

Cooking Instructions:

1. In large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat
2. Add green pepper, onion to pan.  Sauté until tender – 3 to 4 minutes
3. Add ground meat to pan,  salt & pepper.  Brown meat until cooked
4. Pour in both chili seasoning mix and tomato paste and stir
5. Add diced tomatoes, light beer & bring to a boil. 
6. Lower heat to low-medium & bring to a simmer – stir occasionally
7. Add beans and sweet corn and continue stirring, cooking for 10 minutes
8. Chili is now ready – continue cooking to thicken to desired consistency
9. Season with salt & pepper and serve in bowls
10. Top with scallions, 1 Tbsp sour cream and 1/8 c of light shredded cheese

Enjoy!