3 Bean Buffalo Chili Spaghettii w/ Shredded Sharp Cheddar and Oyster Crackers

Dinner Tonight: 3 Bean Buffalo Chili Spaghetti w/ Shredded Sharp Cheddar and Oyster Crackers

I started fasting last night at 10:00 till my doctors appointment at 10:00 this morning, nothing but water. Had a check-up and they took blood work to check my sugar, cholesterol, and such. I'll get the results in 4 days or so. Another chilly day out there, sunny but breezy and only a high of 32 degrees. Warmer starting tomorrow but a lot rain coming with it. For dinner tonight another comfort food classic, 3 Bean Buffalo Chili w/ Shredded Sharp Cheddar and Oyster Crackers!









I had some of the delicious 3 Bean Buffalo Chili leftover so I heated that up for my Chili topping. The Chili contains; Wild Idea Buffalo’s Ground Buffalo which is the best tasting Ground Buffalo that I’ve found, the 3 Beans I use are 1 Can (15 oz.) Chili Beans, 1 Can (15 oz.) Kidney Beans (rinsed), and 1 Can (15 oz.) Great Northern Beans (rinsed). Then I mix in 1 White Onion (medium Chopped or Minced), 1 Jalapeno Pepper (Unseeded and Chopped), and 3 Cloves Minced Garlic. For my spices I use 1 Packet McCormick Chili Mix, 2 Cans (6 oz.) Hunt’s Tomato Paste, 1 Tbs Ground Cocoa Chili Blend (McCormick), 1/2 Tsp Ground Chipotle Chili Pepper (McCormick), 1 Tbs. Ground Roasted Cumin (McCormick), 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon (McCormick), 1 Tbs of Cilantro Leaves (McCormick), and 5 Dashes of Frank’s Hot Sauce or to taste (I usually add a lot more dashes!). Throw in a 1/2 cup of Water and put the lid on the Crock Pot and set on low for 5-6 hours. Then you have yourself some good, comfort food Chili!








For the Pasta I used Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat Spaghetti, my favorite Pasta. The best tasting Whole Wheat Pasta I've found, and tried a few of them. It's 180 calories and 35 net carbs per serving. After boiling I served it up and topped it with the perfect topping, 3 Bean Buffalo Chili and Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese! This was too good! Served with a side of Skyline Chili Oyster Crackers. This is what's called a 4 Way around this area; Spaghetti, Chili, Beans,and Cheese. You can add Chopped Onions to make it a 5 Way. Anyway you choose to make it it's Delicious! For dessert later a Healthy Choice Dark Fudge Swirl Frozen Yogurt.








Crock Pot 3 Bean Buffalo Chili

Ingredients:

2 lb. Ground Wild Idea Ground Buffalo
2 Cans (6 oz.) Hunt’s Tomato Paste
1 Can (15 oz.) Chili Beans
1 Can (15 oz.) Kidney Beans, rinsed
1 Can (15 oz.) Great Northern Beans, rinsed
1/2 Cup of Water
1 Packet McCormick Chili Mix
1 White Onion (medium), Chopped or Minced
1 Jalapeno Pepper, Unseeded and Chopped
3 Cloves Minced Garlic
1 Tbs Ground Cocoa Chili Blend (McCormick)
1/2 Tsp Ground Chipotle Chili Pepper (McCormick)
1 Tbs. Ground Roasted Cumin
2 Tsps Ground Cinnamon
1 Tbs of Cilantro Leaves
5 Dashes of Frank’s Hot Sauce or to taste.
Shredded Cheese, I used Grated Dutch Gouda (Topping)
Oyster Crackers

Directions:
*Brown Buffalo in large saucepan on medium-high heat 10 min. or until no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Add all remaining spices and ingredients except 1 can of the tomato paste.
*ADD to slow cooker and add in the remaining 1 can of tomato paste and 1/2 cup of water.
*COVER with lid. Cook on HIGH 3 to 4 hours (or on LOW 5 to 6 hours).


*Serve in bowl or mug with cheese and the oyster crackers, A Tablespoon of fat-free sour cream, or serve with some home made cornbread.

Wild Idea Buffalo Ground Round, 99% Lean

We use the Top Round and the Sirloin Tip cuts and remove all visible fat, for this super lean meat. It is rich and dark in taste and color. Substitute for any of your favorite ground dishes.



http://wildideabuffalo.com/

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Spaghetti

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Dietary fiber is the edible part of plants, primarily carbohydrates that are resistant to digestion and absorption in the small intestine. Fiber may be digested by fermentation in the large intestine. By eating high fiber foods you feel fuller, eat less, with fewer absorbed calories.

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Fiber is found only in plant foods and passes through the digestive tract without being completely broken down. Being indigestible, fiber provides no nutrients to the body, which is why for many years it was removed from processed foods like white bread. But, nutritionists have since discovered that fiber performs valuable functions precisely because it is not digested, and it is essential to good health.



Whole Grain Spaghetti

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2oz (56g) Dry Uncooked
Servings per Container: About 7

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180 Calories from Fat 10

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g 2%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 0mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 41g 14%

Dietary Fiber 6g 23%

Sugars <1g p="">
Protein 7g





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