Source: Governor Jim Edgar - Illinois

1/2 pound ground lean buffalo or sirloin
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped green peppers (optional)
1 (8 ounce) can low-salt tomato sauce
14 1/2 ounces very low sodium beef broth (canned or dry substitute)
1 (6 ounce) can low-salt tomato paste
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Brown sugar, to taste (optional)
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, undrained

Cook beef, onion and green peppers over medium heat until beef is well done and onion and peppers are soft. Strain all and run under hot water until beef loses oily feel when touched. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer. Adjust seasonings to taste.

*Approximate composition per serving: 105 calories 3g fat 0mg cholesterol 51mg sodium

Recipe approved by a cardiovascular dietician.