NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

0.25 cup Kidney beans

0.5 cup Yellow onion

0.5 cup Green bell pepper

0.5 cup Crushed tomatoes

0 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp Chili powder

0.5 tsp Smoked paprika

0.25 tsp Ground cumin

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 cup Water

PREPARATION

• 1

  Heat the olive oil in a large pot or skillet over medium-high heat.

• 2

  Add the ground beef and cook until browned, using a spatula to break the meat into small crumbles.

• 3

  Stir in the diced yellow onion and green bell pepper, sautéing for 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.

• 4

  Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper, stirring for 1 minute to toast the spices.

• 5

  Transfer the beef mixture to a slow cooker and add the crushed tomatoes, rinsed kidney beans, and water.

• 6

  Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours (or simmer on the stovetop on low heat for 45 minutes) until the chili is thick and the flavors are well developed.

• 7

  Serve hot in a bowl, optionally garnished with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime.