Ingredients
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1 large red onion
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1 large red bell pepper
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3 cloves garlic
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3 chayote squash
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1 small jalapeno pepper
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
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1 tbsp chili powder
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 lb ground beef
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1 (14 oz) canned low-sodium black beans
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1 cup frozen corn
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1 (28 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
Steps
1
Chop the red onion and red pepper and mince the garlic. Peel and dice the chayote. Halve the jalapeño lengthwise, remove the seeds and mince.
2
Add the oil to a large skillet over medium high heat and sauté onions, pepper, garlic, chili powder and cumin for 2-3 min., or until onions are lightly browned and spices are fragrant. Add the ground beef and break up with a spoon into smaller chunks. Cook an additional 4-5 min. or until beef is browned.
3
Add this mixture to a slow cooker followed by black beans, corn and crushed tomatoes.
4
Cook on low 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours. Serve with yogurt, and green onions, if desired.
Tips
If Chayote is not available in your area, substitute equal amounts zucchini.
