Instructions: Brown ground meat, stirring with fork to break into small pieces in Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Drain fat well and blot meat with paper towels. Add remaining ingredients and stir. Bring mixture to boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 2 hours.

Makes 9 servings.

To make "2-Way" chili: Top 6 ounces cooked spaghetti with 6 ounces of chili.

To make "3-way" chili: Top spaghetti with 6 ounces of chili and 1/3 cup finely shredded low-fat (4 or 5 grams per ounce) sharp cheddar cheese.

To make "4-way" chili: Top a 3-way with 1/3 cup chopped onion.

To make "5-way" chili: Top a 4-way with 1/3 cup cooked beans.

grams (restaurant 5-way chili contains 718-790 calories and 29-42 fat grams).

registered dietitians at the Jewish Hospital Cholesterol Center,

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