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Buckeye State Chili

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 55 min
  • Servings 10
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This chili recipe is sure to please fans in the Buckeye State, with surprising flavors inspired by chocolate and peanut butter “buckeye” candies.
Updated May 24, 2011

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky mild salsa
  • 1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
  • 1 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 small chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 bag (12 oz) frozen corn
Make With
Progresso Broth

Steps

  • 1
    In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • 2
    Stir in salsa, tomato sauce, broth, peanut butter, chocolate chips, chipotle chile, chili powder and cumin.
  • 3
    Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans and corn; simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired consistency.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    See if your guests can guess the secret ingredients in this chili--peanut butter and chocolate!
  • tip 2
    Garnish with a toothpick stacked with Cheddar cheese cubes and jalapeño slices.

Nutrition

260 Calories, 10g Total Fat, 14g Protein, 26g Total Carbohydrate, 8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
260
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
16%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
17%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
30mg
9%
Sodium
900mg
38%
Potassium
320mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
26g
9%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
8g
Protein
14g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
35%
35%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 1 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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