7 Soups #5 Low Carb Chili

Ingredients
1 lb extra lean ground beef (5% fat)
1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 medium garlic cloves , mashed
1 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp hot red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp ground allspice
3 oz tomato paste
1 1/2 bay leaves
2 oz canned mushroom slices, drained (or fresh, cooked)
3/8 green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 small or 1/4 very large)
1 tsp salt (optional)
2 cup cold water


Directions
1 In large stockpot, brown meat, drain fat.
2 Add water, cinnamon, cumin, onions, Worcestershire sauce, cloves, salt (if desired), chili powder, pepper, allspice, tomato paste, bay leaves, mushrooms, and green peppers. Bring to a boil.
3 Reduce to simmer. Cook 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Additional Information
This is excellent topped with shredded cheese or sour cream!

From: http://www.dlife.com/diabetes/diabetic-recipes/Low-Carb-Chili/r8983.html