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Fall Treats
Fall is here, according to the calendar, but in Texas it’s only down to the 70s. Time for hot cocoa and chili. However, my recipe for chili is not true Texas chili because it has beans, but I like the hearty flavor I get when I include beans.
Below are my recipes for chili and hot chocolate – in case you haven’t any packages on hand or want a cup with less calories, but do have baking cocoa on hand.
Low Calorie Hot Chocolate made from scratch
Ingredients
1 tsp. cocoa
6 packages of Sweet ‘n Low
1/2 cup cold water
½ cup 2% milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract or flavoring
Directions
Mix cocoa, Sweet ‘n Low and a small amount of water (about ¼ cup) well. Add the rest of the water, and microwave for one minute. Mix in the milk and microwave for another minute. Add ½ tsp. vanilla and stir.
Nutrients for one cup
Calories – 85
Fat – 2.7g
Carbohydrates – 7g. includes 6 g. sugar
Carolyn’s Hearty Chili
Ingredients
1 onion, chopped
1 lb. ground beef (or ½ lb. if calorie conscious)
1 – 15 ounce can Hunt’s Tomato Sauce
1 can Ranch Style Beans
¼ cup catsup
Salt and pepper to taste
One slice of process cheese for each bowl – optional
Directions
Brown the ground beef. As soon as there’s enough fat released to fry the onions, add them. When beef is browned and onions look tender, drain the grease, and add tomato sauce, catsup, and beans. Cook until everything is hot. Pour into bowls. Tear cheese into smaller pieces and stir into each bowl. Serves 4.
Nutrients per serving using one pound of ground beef
Calories – 556
Fat – 20 g.
Carbohydrates – 29 g.
Nutrients per serving using ½ pound ground beef
Calories – 412
Fat – 10 g.
Carbohydrates – 29 g.
