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CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE CHILI

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (15¼ ounces) kidney beans. rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
3/4 cup (about 5 ounces) pitted dried plums, quartered
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
Shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
 

Preparation

In large saucepan, brown ground beef over medium heat, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles; pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings.

Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is translucent.

Add beans, tomato sauce, dried plums, chili powder and oregano; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 25 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.

Season with salt and pepper.

Serve in bowls and top with cheese, if desired.
 

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories 362 
Cholesterol  56mg 
% of Calories from Fat 39% 
Fat  16g
Sodium 878mg 
Carbohydrates  38g
Protein  20g
Fiber  7g 

California Dried Plum Board - www.californiadriedplums.org/