Weight Watcher Beef and Pinto Bean Chili

 

Right now, I am craving warm and delicious soups.  This Weight Watchers Beef and Pinto Bean Chili really hits the spot.   

 

Ingredients:

	1 spray(s) cooking spray
	1 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced
	1 package(s) frozen mixed vegetables, chopped onion and bell pepper mixture
	1 pound(s) uncooked 93% lean ground beef
	14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes, with chipotle chiles*
	1 cup(s) canned crushed tomatoes, fire-roasted
	2 tsp chili powder, medium heat suggested
	1/4 tsp dried oregano, crushed
	1/2 tsp table salt
	1/4 tsp black pepper
	15 oz canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Instructions

• Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add garlic and frozen vegetables; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables thaw and any liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Add beef; cook, stirring frequently, breaking up clumps of beef with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes.
  
• Add diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, salt, black pepper and beans; cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until some liquid evaporates, meat is cooked through and chili thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Yield about 1 1/4 cups per serving.