Cajun Chili (Roux Based) Recipe

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Cajun Chili (Roux Based)
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Directions:

  1. Make brown roux (careful not to burn) with oil and flour, stirring constantly.
  2. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Saute about 3 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up chunks.
  4. Add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin powder, sugar, salt and cayenne pepper topping with about 1 - 2 cup water, depending on desired consistancy.
  5. Stir to combine and simmer half covered for 20 - 25 minutes, stirring occasionally and checking the level of liquid.
  6. If adding the optional can red kidney beans, add this 5 to 10 minutes prior to the end of cook time.
  7. Top individual servings with cheddar cheese and sprinkle with sliced green onions.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 684.9 Kcal (2868 kJ)
Calories from fat 278.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.95g 48%
Cholesterol 93.72mg 31%
Sodium 233.06mg 10%
Potassium 1661.48mg 35%
Total Carbs 57.74g 19%
Sugars 5.66g 23%
Dietary Fiber 13.69g 55%
Protein 47.77g 96%
Vitamin C 17.2mg 29%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 14.7mg 81%
Calcium 129.1mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 234.96 Kcal (984 kJ)
Calories from fat 95.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.62g 48%
Cholesterol 32.15mg 31%
Sodium 79.95mg 10%
Potassium 569.99mg 35%
Total Carbs 19.81g 19%
Sugars 1.94g 23%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g 55%
Protein 16.39g 96%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 29%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 5mg 81%
Calcium 44.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.5
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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