NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz ground beef (93% lean)

0.5 cup kidney beans

0.5 cup diced tomatoes

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.5 cup green bell pepper

0.5 tbsp 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 extra virgin olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat.

• 2

  Add the diced yellow onion and green bell pepper to the pot and sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

• 3

  Add the lean ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink.

• 4

  Stir in the chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper, toasting the spices for 1 minute to release their aroma.

• 5

  Pour in the diced tomatoes, rinsed kidney beans, and water, stirring well to combine.

• 6

  Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.

• 7

  Allow the chili to simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the smoky flavors develop and the sauce thicken.

• 8

  Remove from heat and serve hot in a deep bowl.