DIRECTIONS
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In a large kettle or Dutch oven, brown beef and onion. Drain off fat; add all remaining ingredients except beans and cheese. Cover and simmer 2-3 hours. Adjust seasonings, if necessary. Stir in beans and heat through. Before serving, top with shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.
IF COOKING FOR TWO: Freeze chili in serving size portions for quick meals later.
Diabetic Exchanges: One serving equals 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable; also, 288 calories, 826 mg sodium, 64 mg cholesterol, 28 gm carbohydrate, 26 gm protein, 9 gm fat.