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Nearly Instant “Beefy” Chili

You can make this exceptionally hearty chili even after an exhausting day at work. All of the ingredients get tossed into the pot at once, and while the chili simmers, you can make a simple salad. Serve the meal with stone-ground tortilla chips.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 or more servings

Ingredients

One 12- to 16-ounce package soy “crumbles” (see note, page 151)
One 16-ounce jar tomato salsa, mild or medium-hot, as preferred
Two 16-ounce cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine all of the ingredients with 1/2 cup water in a soup pot or steep-sided stir-fry pan. Bring to a simmer, cover, and simmer gently over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Serve in shallow bowls.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 2

    Calories: 486

    Step 3

    Total Fat: 1g

    Step 4

    Protein: 47g

    Step 5

    Carbohydrate: 70g

    Step 6

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 7

    Sodium: 821mg

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