Atkin's Friendly Chili

Chili is our traditional New Year's Day dinner but would be terrific for a Super Bowl party. This recipe is delicious and because it is only 7-9 carbs per serving it is perfect for those on the Atkins diet or other low carb diet plans. Those who aren't following a lower carbohydrate diet will love it as well. Quick to make, it will disappear even quicker.

Ingredients:

2 lbs ground beef

1 quart water

1 small onion (yellow is best)

1 green pepper chopped

1 clove garlic minced

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp sea salt (regular salt can be substituted)

2 tbs chili powder

1 tsp red pepper

3 bay leaves

6 ounces tomato paste

1/5 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)

Black pepper as desired

Directions:

In nonstick skillet completely brown meat then drain.

Pour beef into 2 quart stockpot or deep saucepan

Add to beef all remaining ingredients

Bring to just a boil

Simmer for two hours , stirring occasionally

Remove bay leaves

Serve and enjoy

Additional serving suggestions:

Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top of chili in oven proof bowls, place under broiler until cheese is browned and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Left over chili is terrific on turkey dogs, added to eggs for a Spanish omelet or can even be frozen.