Save $100+ a year in FREE coupons.

take a seat at the
healthified table

already a
member?
sign in
Home > Recipes > Featured Brands > Healthified Salsa-Beef Chili

featured recipes

see all recipes
featured products Your health. Your taste buds. Here are a few products that serve both masters.
Progresso®

Progresso®

Reduced Sodium Chicken Noodle Soup
Take a small step to eat better.
Join us... for free! Let's take small, doable steps to eat—and live—better. Step one? Sign up today for free coupons, expert articles, healthy simple recipes, and friendly advice from other folks like you.
Email

Better health. Better taste. Better you.

A thinner waist and a fatter wallet with coupons and recipes delivered right to your inbox!

Smile! It's as good for you as it tastes.

Yummy new
recipes delivered
to your inbox when
you register—FREE!

In Eat Better America’s new video series, BAAAD HABITS!, we document a real family’s eating habits with a hidden camera and hold a healthy eating intervention to help the family healthify their food choices.

Watch

Want to see how we healthified this recipe? Click and view the before and after for the healthified recipe.
print the recipe, share it with friends, or sign up and log in to save it.

already a member? log in

join now!

rant, rave, & review this recipe

Confirm Delete

Are you sure you want to delete your recipe review?
Yes   |   No

already a member? log in

join now!

rant, rave, & review this recipe

Thanks for letting us poll your palate!

Your recipe rating, out of 5 stars, has been saved. Rate more recipes and help your fellow foodies find new favorites.

Healthified Salsa-Beef Chili

Healthified Salsa-Beef Chili
Recipe Tip
What is "Healthified"?
We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the originals.
Simplify
Get every ounce of flavor from the tomato sauce by rinsing any remaining sauce from the can with the 1/2 cup water.
Substitution
Try using another type of bean instead of kidney or black beans. Black-eyed peas or pinto beans are a nice change.
Serving Suggestion
Serve with a variety of toppings, such as shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese or chopped cilantro.

18

reviews

click stars to rate

full starfull starfull starfull starhalf star

Based on 33 ratings

44% more fiber • 61% less fat • 60% less sat fat than the original recipe—see the comparison. You’ll get a kick out of a chili that's peppered with healthified ingredients to fill you up without filling you out. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:50 min
makes:8 servings (1 1/4 cups each)
1lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2cloves garlic, finely chopped
2cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen® organic no salt added diced tomatoes, undrained
1jar (16 oz) Muir Glen® organic mild or medium salsa
1can (15 oz) Muir Glen® organic tomato sauce
1can (15 oz) Progresso® dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed
1/2cup water
2tablespoons chili powder
2teaspoons sugar
1teaspoon ground cumin
1teaspoon dried oregano leaves
Reduced-fat sour cream, if desired
Chopped green onions, if desired
1.In 4-quart nonstick Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Return to Dutch oven. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute.
2.Stir in all remaining ingredients except sour cream and green onions. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. To serve, top individual servings with sour cream and green onions.
Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 260 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 5g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 35mg; Sodium 580mg; Total Carbohydrate 34g (Dietary Fiber 9g, Sugars 8g); Protein 19g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 25%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 10%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
18 Reviews

full starfull starfull starfull starfull star
print review with recipe

Posted at 12:46 PM on November 23 2011 by td
full starfull starfull starfull starfull star
print review with recipe

Posted at 12:45 PM on November 23 2011 by queen_merla
full starfull starfull starfull starempty star
print review with recipe
High marks all around - and easy
My friends really liked this chili. I doubled the recipe and used chili beans instead of kidney beans, plus I threw in some spare portabella mushrooms.
Posted at 2:34 PM on November 17 2011 by lsuttell
full starfull starfull starfull starfull star
print review with recipe
Healthified Salsa-Beef Chili
Loved this recipe -- so easy and very tasty!
Posted at 3:06 PM on February 14 2011 by
full starfull starfull starfull starfull star
print review with recipe
Very Good! Will make again!!
Posted at 3:54 PM on February 24 2010 by cass73
full starfull starfull starempty starempty star
print review with recipe
Okay, but I like my chili meatier, an extra 1/2 lb of ground turkey may help.
Posted at 3:53 PM on February 24 2010 by nightmorgans
full starfull starfull starfull starfull star
print review with recipe
healthified salsa chili
the best chili I ever made!!!!!!!!!
Posted at 3:53 PM on February 24 2010 by
full starfull starfull starfull starfull star
print review with recipe
Great for Company
I have made this a few times and it has been a big hit. I use ground turkey instead of beef. Also instead of water I add a 1/2 c of dark beer.
Posted at 4:57 PM on January 12 2010 by marissas
full starfull starfull starfull starfull star
print review with recipe
wonderful!!!
i love chili but never made it before. the recipe is easy enough so i made my 13 yo daughter make it (with a little assistance). it was a big hit at dinner. we added all the extras- cilantro, green onion, tobassco sauce, chips, cheese, sour cream etc. on the side. it has made it into the dinner rotation.
Posted at 8:35 PM on November 16 2009 by
full starfull starfull starfull starfull star
print review with recipe
Salsa-Beef Chili
I tried this recipe last night.. It was AMAZING! I let it sit in the crock pot all day while I was at work...and when I got home it was perfect! My boyfriend added some other seasoning to it (I forget what kind), and it was really good. I added sour cream and cheese like it said in the recipe, and also crushed chips. It was super easy to make also!!! I will definetly try this again!! :)
Posted at 11:30 PM on October 21 2009 by Ambre70104
full starfull starfull starfull starfull star
print review with recipe
Some Substitutions
I loved this recipe! However, I did make some changes... Instead of using two of the cans of diced tomatoes I put in one and one can of Ro-Tel and about a tablespoon and a half of jalapeños... I like my chili spicy so this was a perfect combination with the already existing ingredients. It wasn't too overwhelming. Enjoy!
Posted at 11:44 AM on March 18 2009 by dscott458
full starfull starfull starfull starfull star
print review with recipe
Great for work parties!
I made this chili for a work party and it was a huge hit! Everyone was asking for the recipe. It was easy to make and really tasty.
Posted at 9:21 AM on February 18 2009 by mrschef
full starfull starfull starfull starempty star
print review with recipe
Love it!
My whole family loved this recipe. This will be added to our menu at least every 10 days during the cold months. Yummy!
Posted at 8:36 AM on February 13 2009 by shelby33ky
full starfull starfull starfull starempty star
print review with recipe
For more flavor,,,
For more flavor, add about 1/2 a packet of taco seasoning...it is amazing! The recipe just seemed to be missing something, and after adding this, it was PERFECT!
Posted at 9:40 AM on February 12 2009 by Lindsay
full starfull starfull starfull starfull star
print review with recipe
Great Recipe!
We just had this for dinner. It was not only easy to make, but tasted really good. I made homemade cornbread with it, and my husband and I both agreed it's a keeper!
Posted at 12:40 PM on February 2 2009 by TLPDI
full starfull starfull starfull starfull star
print review with recipe
Great Chilli Recipe!
I tried this recipe today and was very happy with the results. All of the ingredients are fairly common and the recipe was super easy to whip together. I was a little worried it might taste bland, but it was very good. I used Medium Pace Salsa. Try this one!
Posted at 12:40 PM on February 2 2009 by Ironette
full starfull starfull starfull starfull star
print review with recipe
Salsa Beef Chili
This is a very good Chili, lots of flavor and low in fat! This chili is a great way to get lots fiber and protein in one easy to prepare meal. I will make this many times over. Thanks for yet another great recipe!
Posted at 4:47 PM on January 19 2009 by Sue5460
full starfull starfull starfull starfull star
print review with recipe
Salsa Beef Chili
I made this recipe last weekend and it was delicious. Very rich and hearty! I loved the fact that I was able to sneak black beans into my husbands diet and he didn't even notice! He usually refuses to eat them. HA HA! I used Herdez Salsa which is usually found in the Mexican Foods section. It was a very good recipe. Try it! You'll like it!
Posted at 9:37 AM on January 14 2009 by Sue5460
Featured Web Sites
General Mills Brands
Corporate Sites