Crock Pot Weight Watchers Chili
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
116 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Weight Watchers Chili
Description
The chili starts by browning lean ground meat with minced garlic, then cooking red bell pepper and onion until softened and developing flavor. Chili powder and ground cumin provide classic chili spices. The mixture is combined in a crock pot with diced canned tomatoes, kidney beans, grated zucchini, canned diced green chilies, tomato paste, dried basil, and seasonings. Slow cooking on high for 4 to 5 hours melds the flavors deeply while tenderizing the ingredients.
This approach keeps the chili lean but still rich and satisfying. The grated zucchini integrates smoothly, adding moisture and texture subtly. Serving with sliced jalapeños and green onions offers customizable heat levels and contrast to the chili's hearty base. The recipe's Weight Watchers points reflect its lower-fat and calorie-conscious profile.
The notes mention substituting canned diced green chilies with a fresh seeded and finely chopped jalapeño for fresh heat. This chili serves well as a main dish and holds well for leftovers.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey, extra-lean
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 medium sweet onion peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 medium zucchini grated
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes canned
- 15 ounces red kidney beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 4.5 ounces green chiles see note, canned diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- jalapeño sliced, for garnish
- green onions thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until well browned. Add the garlic during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Add the bell peppers and onions to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the chili powder and cumin.
- Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, zucchini, green chilies, tomato paste, basil, and the ground beef mixture to a crock pot. Stir everything together until combined.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Portion the chili into bowls and top with sliced jalapenos and green onion for garnish if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Each serving contains 4 SmartPoints and 3 PointsPlus, suitable for Weight Watchers plans.
- You can substitute canned diced green chiles with 1 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped, for fresh flavor and heat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 348mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 519mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 875IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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