Healthy Homemade Chili
Want to learn how to make healthy homemade chili? This easy homemade chili recipe is full of satisfying meat, beans, and veggies, and will be the last chili recipe you'll ever need.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb organic, grass-fed ground beef 85/15
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 15 oz can no sodium added pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- cheddar cheese, optional garnish
- sliced green onions optional garnish
- full fat greek yogurt, optional garnish
Instructions
- In a large, deep skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- When oil is hot, add onion and cook until tender.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add bell peppers, garlic, and all the spices, and stir to incorporate. Cook for 10 minutes, or until bell peppers begin to become tender.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, olives, pinto beans, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer over medium heat, cover, and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with a sprinkling of grated cheddar cheese, sliced green onions and a dollop of greek yogurt, if desired.
Notes
- Don’t rush the first steps. Let the onions, garlic, and peppers cook down properly to develop a rich, flavorful base before adding the beef and tomatoes.
- Chili seasoning can be adjusted to your preference—start mild and add more chili powder, cumin, or smoked paprika gradually.
- Keep it healthy with toppings like chopped cilantro, diced avocado, or a dollop of Greek yogurt. For a little crunch, try crushed tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 604mgPotassium: 370mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1008IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
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