Beef (Buffalo) Chili

1/26/2010

2 pounds 93-percent-lean ground beef or buffalo meat

1 bay leaf

2 cups diced green bell peppers

1 15-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed

2 cups diced onions

2 (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes, no salt

1/4 teaspoon paprika

4 cups canned tomato sauce

4 tablespoons chili powder

1 cup water

2 tablespoons ground cumin (or to taste)

Nonstick cooking spray

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

In a large pot, brown ground beef with a small amount of cooking spray; carefully drain off fat. Add remaining ingredients; simmer on medium-low heat for 40 minutes to 1 hour.

Yield: 12 servings

Source: Structure House Weight Management