Three-Bean Christmas Chili (low-fat)

*Betty Crocker c/o Sydney Pryor

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef, cooked & drained (can make without for vegetarian option)

1 can (28 oz.) whole tomatoes, undrained

1 can (15 oz.) dark red kidney beans, drained

1 can (15 oz. garbanzo beans, drained

1 can (15 oz.) butter beans, drained

1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce

3 small red, orange or yellow bell peppers, cut in 1/2 inch pieces (I use all three colors of pepper)

1 Anaheim or jalapeno chili, seeded & chopped

1-2 Tbsp. chili powder

2 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1/2 c. sour cream

3 Tbsp. salsa

Instructions

Pour can of tomatoes into  large pot; break up tomatoes with a spoon.  Stir in remaining ingredients except sour cream & salsa.  Bring to a boil; reduce heat.  Cover and simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until bell peppers are tender.

Sour Cream Topping

In a small bowl, hand mix sour cream and salsa.

Serve chili with sour cream mixture.