South Beach Chili

Ingredients:

Avocado Salsa:

• 1 medium Avocado peeled, pitted, and chopped


• 1 small tomato finely chopped


• ¼ red onion, finely chopped


• 1 clove garlic, minced


• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro


• Juice of 1 large lime


• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin


• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Chili

• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil


• 1 onion, chopped


• 1 lb ground beef


• 1 can black beans rinsed and drained


• 1 can kidney beans rinsed and drained


• 1 can red beans rinsed and drained


• 1 can diced tomatoes


• 14 oz of vegetable broth


• 1 can green chile peppers, chopped


• 2 teaspoons chili powder


• 2 cloves garlic, minced


• 1 teaspoon ground cumin


• 1 teaspoon dried oregano


• ¼ cup fat-free sour cream


• 1 lime


• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

To make salsa: In a large bowl, combine the avocado, tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, and pepper. Lightly toss. Let stand for 30 minutes.

To make Chili: Cook beef. In another larger pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook stirring frequently for 3 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes (with juice), broth, chile pepper, chili powder, garlic, cumin, oregano and beef and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve with avocado salsa and sour cream and lime juice on top and sprinkle with cilantro.