Portions: 6

Serving Size: 1 cup
 
Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1-1/4 cups or 1 medium onion, chopped
•  3 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
•  1 teaspoon cumin
•  1 teaspoon chili powder or to taste
•  1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet
•  1 cup homemade beef stock or reduced-sodium beef stock
•  1-1/2 cups (14 ounce can) salt-free tomatoes
•  1-1/2 cups hominy, drained and rinsed

Preparation: Brown beef in a Dutch oven. Add onion and garlic. Saute until onion is transparent. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 - 45 minutes. Serve with warm bread or crackers.

Nutrients per Serving: Calories: 274; Protein: 26 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Fat: 14 g; Cholesterol: 77 mg; Sodium: 202 mg; Potassium: 549 mg; Phosphorus: 250 mg; Calcium: 56 mg; Fiber: 2.3 g
 
Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices: 3 meats; 2 vegetables, low and high potassium; 1 fat 
 
Helpful Hints: To thicken, sprinkle in a little corn meal. Portion and freeze leftover chili for a quick meal later.
 
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This article originally appeared in the November 2008 issue of AAKP Diet Tips & Bits.